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55: Incompetence

Author: Marywan
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-21 19:20:54
E L L E

I arrived in New York on a Friday night, and in a blink of an eye, it was already Monday. Which only meant one thing, back to work.

It was weird, being in New York again after spending a month in Bali.

Bali was the dream, but the city was where I was meant to be. I loved the city, and everything it offered.

New York was full of opportunities and possibilities. And not to forget, stress.

The city was buzzing with activities, and people were always on the move. I haven’t driven in a month, and I almost forgot how it felt to be in control of my life. Maybe I should have extended my vacation for two months, because having to run a company after having the best vacation of my life wasn't the most ideal thing.

But, I knew I couldn’t leave the company under my father’s watch for too long. He wasn’t as strong and energetic as he used to be, and the last thing I wanted was for him to overexert himself.

Varian wasn’t really interested in the company and it must have been hectic for him.
Marywan

Who could this new rival be? Any guesses?

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