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35. Captivating the Billionaire

Author: IBISO
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Leena's POV

“Mr. Edward.” I looked at him as he quickly rounded up with what he was doing and faced me.

“I came to work today only to be welcomed by unpleasant news.” I said steadily, controlling my emotion and maintaining orderliness.

“Unpleasant news? What happened?” He asked, also looking anxious and confused.

“It's about Mr. Damon, my team leader.” I said shortly, trying to jog back his memory.

“Oh? Damon. It's not my fault, Mrs. Leena, I'm sorry.” He said, admitting defeat.

“Not your fault? How?” I curled my lips.

“An order came from headquarters that we should fire Mr. Damon, I only did as I was asked.” He explained to me rashly in a polite tone.

“From headquarters?” Everything was slowly matching but I couldn't understand why it was so.

“Yes. Maybe you should ask your husband about this.” He added cautiously and I looked at him.

“My husband?” Without pushing the conversation further, I walked out of his office like one whose world had come crumbling to the ground.

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