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CHAPTER 176

Author: Phoenix
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SUIT and tie. Sophisticated, smart and rich. Aaron waited for a few seconds before coming out of his car when he arrives at the venue of the Governor’s Ball.

“CEO sir?”

His bodyguard and driver ask him. Indirectly saying that he needs to enter the venue.

“You know what to do.”

He instructed, giving that plan that only he knew the full extent about. With his bodyguard and driver nodding in response. He opens the door of his car and welcomed by the reporters and some curious citizens who knew that some of their country idols will be they’re at the said ball.

“VVIP Mr. Wayeright is here.”

The head of the Governor’s security forced informs the HQ using his tiny radio that is connected to his ear pod like tech and a mini circular speaker on his uniform’s coat.

“Sir.”

Escorted and immediately by the security. Aaron didn’t give a glance nor think of doing so towards the reports and the crowed. Doesn’t care much of any publicity for now, to this night and only this time. With his mind pre-occ
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