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CHAPTER TEN

ADRIAN

I sat at my desk, scrutinizing every detail of the Smith account, my eyes scanning the financial reports with precision. My father's words still lingered in my mind, echoing like a challenge: "You're not aggressive enough in your negotiations, Adrian."

I couldn't shake off the feeling that I'd somehow failed to meet his expectations, that I'd fallen short of the perfection he demanded.

What was wrong with me? I thought, my mind racing with self-doubt. I'd always strived for perfection, refusing to accept anything less. The mere thought of someone complaining about my work made my skin crawl. I hated being criticized, hated being told I wasn't good enough.

I tossed my pen between my fingers, the familiar weight of it comforting as I tapped my foot impatiently on the floor. Come on, Adrian, think, I urged myself, studying the data on my laptop screen. Everything seemed spotless, just the way I liked it. The numbers added up, the projections were solid, and yet...and
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