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Taken IV

Author: Mirachi
last update Last Updated: 2023-02-21 19:33:22

Liam was in his office preparing for the meeting he is about to have with investors from different parts of the globe when he heard a slight knock and the door parted for Stuart to walk in .

He hasn't been concentrating on his work because of Chloe. His mind couldn't just rest when her assailant is still at large .

Even though she nearly lost her life she is still the stubborn woman she is . She still refuses to stay home rather throwing tantrums that she wanted to go to work because she was bored at home.

" Sir you have a call from Collins" Stuart announced when he got closer to Liam

Liam sighed and took the phone from Stuart fearing the worst .

" What is it Collins? '' Liam asked impatiently

" Boss , I just drove madam to a bar called Midnight. She said she wanted to meet a friend, " came Collins' uneasy tone from the phone.

Liam brushed his hands over his chin and rested them on the arm of his swivel chair.

" Report to me who she meets and what they talked about "

" But Boss…."

"
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