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Chapter 20 No choice

Author: BELLA
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-18 11:40:22

*RENEE*

Sarah had told me about what was going on online regarding me and Catherine.

But I’ve never paid any mind to the comparison.

Hell,I didn’t want to be compared to anyone.

I just wanted to live my life on my terms.

And now,I was focused on an opportunity with KM Group,which was currently seeking a stylist for their new quarterly project.

KM Group was a global powerhouse which was recently expanding into the domestic market,they held significant influence enough to make even the King family cautious in their approach.

A collaboration with KM group would offer me a shield against the Hudsons who were constantly trying to ruin my name.

Towards evening,I descended the stairs to find Chad deep in conversation with Marcelo.Upon noticing me,Chad said to me.

“Oh Mrs King,we were just talking about you.”

I walked closer to them,curiously.”Did I do something wrong?”

“Of course not.There’s a banquet at the King’s family house tomorrow and both you and Mr King are invited.”

“Me?”I glanced a
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