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CXI: Drastic Effects
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“That is Alexander’s personal life. Stay out of it.” Sam argued, before he shook his head. These people were so much. Probably because of this type of board member, Alexander had accepted the marriage arrangement with Stephanie.
If Maya did not appear, won’t that be so disastrous for Alexander?
Sam changed the topic, “Anyway, it doesn’t matter whom you point your fingers at, and it does not change the fact that we’re still stuck with the problem. How do we get out of this mess?”
Everyone was quiet. To be completely honest, none of them had any idea how to solve such financial loss. It was just not Stephanie’s family.
After they pulled out their investments, the company suffered from multiple stockholders that pulled out their investments, too- like a domino effect.
People started losing trust in their company that left more and more employees to resign too. Alexander and Sam knew the drastic eff
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“Aren’t you going to give me a chance to explain?”“No. Now leave before I punch you in the face.”Alexander said, “I’m actually quite surprised you still haven’t done that already.” Alexander continued, “Anyway, I can’t leave. I just told you, you owed me for all the trouble last night, and it wasn’t cheap too.”“You’re making it up. I don’t remember anything like that.”Alexander smirked, “Oh, but you remembered what you said and did to me-“Maya immediately covered Alexander’s mouth and whispered to him, “If you say anything- even one word about it to Oli or Sally, I’ll kill you, okay?”Alexander nodded as he was continued teasing Maya.Sally raised an eyebrow, “What were you saying, Alexander?”“Nothing.” Alexander smirked at Maya and continued, “I probably r
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