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CHAPTER 25- FINDING A WAY OUT 2
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“ What if there is a way!”
“ Elena can you please shut up, just because you were allowed in here doesn’t give you the right to speak!!”
Kenneth scolded.“ Ken! That enough!! Let her be, I won’t say it again!”
Austin warned with those cold eyes.“ Elena go ahead, am listening”
He ordered her, his eyes still as cold as Ice.“ Thank you! I was thinking how about we stall until after the launching”
“ By stalling, you mean not refunding the money they invested?”
Harry ask“ Yes!”
“ Elena I don’t know if you are aware, but a contract was signed and if the money isn’t refunded our company will have to pay double of it which we can’t afford at the moment”
Lizzy explained.“ Yes I know a contract was signed and that what we are going to be using to stall. Get the best
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