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Chapter 81

Author: Issy_writes
last update Last Updated: 2023-10-18 19:50:53

Ava's POV

I reached up and put a hand to my chest, feeling my heart beating hard and fast.

My stomach churned uneasily, and I felt queasy.

I took deep, slow breaths, trying to steady my nerves. The pressure in my chest felt like a tightening vice, making it difficult to think clearly.

I blinked rapidly, trying to clear my thoughts. But my thoughts suddenly turned to outrage.

How could they do this? I'd given so much of myself to the company. I'd even married Tom to help secure the company's future. And now they were going to take it all away from me?

What would I do if they took it away? My whole life revolved around my company. What would happen to me if I lost it?

I picked up the phone and dialed Camilla's office. She was the only person that came to my mind because she knew as much about the company as I did. I needed her advice, her perspective.

"I need you in my office," I said, my voice trembling slightly. Then, slowly, I dropped the telephone and took a deep breath.

I was scar
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