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Chapter 8

Author: Samantha
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-15 21:50:38

Frederick couldn't concentrate. He had been with Serena for days so he had a lot of work to attend to in his office but right now, sitting down on his office chair with tons of files on his desk, all he could think of was Serena in her hospital gown.

It bothered him so much that she was in a hospital and because of him also. He ruffled up his hair with his hands as it had become unbearable to not worry about her. He took the telephone on his desk and called Elene, the CEO.

Seconds later, a woman in a suit, opened the hinged door and walked in. The sound of her heels echoed in the large office as she walked gracefully towards Frederick. Her red short bob hair bounced on her shoulders as she walked. Her eyes were dark and her skin pale. Her lips were round, plump and covered in red lipstick. She was beautiful in an elegant and bold way. Frederick's face was buried in his hands as Elene reached his desk. She took a good look at his desk and knew he hadn't been working.

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