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CHAPTER 23

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last update Last Updated: 2025-02-11 00:23:56

ELLA'S POV

I rushed out of the office as I waited for Sylvia to pick up the phone. The phone rang multiple times and when she finally picked up, I let out a sigh of relief.

“Sylvia, do you know Damien's address?” I asked in a hurry and she was silent for a moment before she spoke up.

“Well… yes I do. Why do you need it?” She asked with a hint of skepticality in her tone and I finally slowed down when I got outside of the company.

“Damien is sick and couldn't make it to work. I want to go and check up on him, everyone at the office is worried.” I replied and she was silent for another moment before she spoke up.

“Why do you have to go? Can't someone else go instead of you?” She asked and I frowned at the jealousy oozing out of her words.

“Sylvia, if we really want to get revenge on Damien, I have to get as close to him as possible. One way I can do that is by visiting him when he's sick. It should help him trust me more, do you understand?” I explained, and she stayed silent again, cau
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