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Chapter 8

Author: Rileyk
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-22 15:08:58

The next morning, Astrid rushed over to her company, skipping her breakfast for an appointment. Her parents were worried about her dedication to her work but she assured them of being attentive to her health.

On getting to her company, her secretary, Nelson stood at the entrance ready to welcome her. He stepped forward and opened the car door for her.

"Good morning, Boss," he greeted.

Astrid flashed him a bright smile and responded to his greeting. "Good morning, Nelson. How was your night?" She asked and he flushed red.

Even though it was a regular greeting between him and his Boss, Nelson couldn't deny his admiration for her. To him, she was a super woman with great talents, smart and unwavering. Most of all, she was beautiful. It was shocking to hear that Mr. Wade had chosen someone else over her. Nelson now thinks of Mr. Wade as blind and foolish man for making such a choice.

The thought of it made him feel so furious.

"Nelson?" Astrid called. He snapped out of his thoughts and t
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