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Chapter 43: The genius CEO of Company X will step into the public eye

Author: YuanYuan
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-22 15:57:00

Thinking that way, Annie still couldn't stop the ache tightening in her chest. After all, she had once trusted Finn so much.

She stepped into the house, looking utterly dazed, her feet carrying her aimlessly into the kitchen. She was so lost in thought that even Keelin grew concerned upon seeing her.

“What is going on, Sofia? Weren’t you supposed to bring Finn his dinner at the office?”

“Why did you come back looking like this?”

Annie let out a small "oh" in realization, placing the lunchbox on the table before replying.

“Oh, when I got there, Finn wasn’t at the company. He was probably out having dinner with his secretary.”

“Help me clean up, will you? And don’t mention this to Finn—he might overthink things.”

Seeing Keelin nod in agreement, Annie finally calmed herself and went upstairs. But once she reached her room, she couldn’t suppress the trembling in her heart. She slid down against the wall, collapsing onto the floor.

For Annie, it was a nearly sleepless night.

The next morni
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