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245. TRAGEDY AT THE SEA

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Christie observed the smiling man in front of her with a serious expression. She glanced at her personal bodyguard, who nodded and left to carry out her instructions.

"Please, Mr Néstor, come into my office," she requested politely.

 She opened the door, allowing him to enter before following him in and leaving it open. She sat behind her desk and called her secretary, asking her to bring some refreshments for the gentlemen. After settling in, she looked him directly in the eyes and asked, "To what do I owe this visit? If you've come to discuss your fiancée, I'm afraid you've wasted your time. I know nothing about her."

 "I haven't come to talk about Adele," he said, surprising Christie, who regarded him warily. "To be frank, I've come to inform you that I'm going to invest in your company. Or more precisely, I'm going to buy all the available shares."

 "Which shares are you referring to?" Christie asked with interest. "Our comp
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