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Author: A.M Wynter.
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One of the other men, Mr. Crane raised a brow. “That’s bold. Even for you.”

“I don’t have the luxury of waiting around,” Adrian said plainly. “I built my company to withstand storms—economic, corporate, even personal. And through every storm, we’ve delivered results, year after year.”

He let that settle before continuing. “I know the others will come with flashy slides and empty promises. I came with proof. And with relationships that weren’t built yesterday.”

Mr. Stan chuckled, leaning back. “You always did know when to strike. And you’re right—we go way back. We’ve seen how your company weathered chaos and came out on top every single time.”

Crane exchanged a glance with the third executive, then nodded slowly. “So what are you offering today?”

Adrian slid the folder toward them. “Everything you asked for—and more. With guarantees. No delays. No press. Just results.”

The room went quiet again as they opened the folder and scanned the proposal. Minutes ticked by like seconds. Then ca
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