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Chapter 622

Author: Cloud Drop
Charles' pupils dilated. For the first time in a long while, the ever-composed man felt a flicker of panic.

But it lasted only a second. By the next moment, his expression was back to its usual calm indifference. "If you're talking about Drew, then yes—it hurt."

Liesel's smile faded. The chill in her voice was unmistakable. "This has nothing to do with Drew, and you know it. So don't play dumb.

"It's about a dog you spent years training and grooming. But he turned around and bit you at the last moment. I imagine that must've been a deep wound."

Her words were laced with venom. "You should be grateful Ford Corporation never got its hands on that intel. Otherwise, Ford Corporation would be regretting it. You all would be regretting it."

Charles stared blankly at Liesel, but beneath the surface was a raging storm.

He was no fool, and neither was Liesel. She could see right through him. It was the unspoken understanding they had built over three years of working together.

She had kn
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