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39 The Visit
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2020-09-18 22:32:40Today will be a hectic day for me and my team. I briefed the group on our short presentation and meeting with the CEO of Liberty Group, who happens to be my husband. Everyone seems so tense that they will finally meet the mysterious businessman. Despite being wealthy and influential in the business industry, he was very private that he never agreed to have an interview with any magazine or business news. Meeting him in person makes them feel they are privileged.
Though I am so tense to meet my husband in Pines Advertising for the first time, I have to act professionally for my team and my company. I don't want everyone to know that we got this deal because of my relationship with the CEO. Mr. Smith came to my table from time to time to check on my preparations. He also asked some staff to order some drinks for the visitors.
Annie looked very busy as well. She looked at me once and smiled. With that simple smile, I already knew what she wanted to say. She is also excite
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The Love I Have Hoped For 114 The reunion
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The Love I Have Hoped For 111 The Kidnapper 2
"Please, let my hands go, then we can talk. I promise to be honest. I have actually always been honest with you." I was already begging. He could do anything he wants to me without me defending myself. I also want to listen to his explanation about what happened to us since I got pregnant."I don't know what to believe anymore.""I was your wife. You promised to protect and be with me. I have always trusted that promise. I escaped when I felt it wasn't safe for me and my daughter anymore. You saw how violent you could be when you're angry.""You're the one who made me angry!""I didn't do anything. Anywhere I went, I was with Nancy and the driver. You could have asked them what I did for you not to believe me.""They were your allies. Of course they would not tell me what you were really up to.""Nancy did her best to protect me from you, and so did the driver. They saw I suffered because of you.""Ericka told me your plans from the very beginning. She showed me pictures of you and al
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The Love I Have Hoped For 109 Finding Nancy
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The Love I Have Hoped For 107 The Worry
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