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Chapter 23 – Hope And Sufferings

Author: M.E Rodavlas
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-19 16:28:39

As soon as Nathalie walked inside the building, she fixed herself up, pulling down her skirt and fixing her hair. She then approached the receptionist. "Excuse me, I'm here to see the CEO."

"Just a second, ma'am, I'll just check if you have an appointment, what's your full name?" After checking her list: "I'm sorry ma'am, you don't have a schedule."

Nathalie was taken aback. "There's nothing? But he told me last night to come here anytime."

The receptionist did not answer but looked at Nathalie with slight doubt.

When Nathalie saw this, she couldn't help to rubbed her own forehead. "Miss, I know you're just doing your job, but believe me, your boss and I really had a talk. Maybe you can let me in?"

"I'm sorry, ma'am. Unfortunately, granting you access contradicts our receptionist policy, and I would be held personally responsible for any consequences."

Nathalie's plea did nothing so she went to the corner to make a call. She discovered that she actually blocked her ex-husband. She un
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