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Chapter 57: The Change in Power
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The space between them was thick with unspoken words. The weight of betrayal continued to hum in the boardroom, but Freda had had enough of it.She turned to Williams and spoke in a measured, icy tone. "I need the truth if we're going to make this right. Everything.Williams' shoulders tensed as he let out a breath and combed his hair. "I took the action I believed would keep us safe."She gave a headshake. "No. You took the action you believed would keep you safe.He wasn't prepared for how hard the words hit him. However, the boardroom doors flew open before he could react. Strolling in, a man in a sharp gray suit demanded attention.Adrian tensed. Sophia’s smirk faltered.Freda's eyes narrowed. "Who are you in the hell?"The man’s gaze settled on her. “I believe I’m the answer to your problems.”Sophia scoffed. “You’re interrupting a private meeting.”The man barely acknowledged her. He slid a folder onto the table and opened it. Inside were documents—legal contracts, financial rec
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