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2024-10-29 19:42:56'' What? Grandpa's company will be taken over by us ? since was this decision made ?'' asked Robin. '' Today, by Lord Bradley himself. He had talked with another branch company of ours and he learned that Campbells are facing loss in business and it's in our territory so your Dad wants to take it over so that Madam Lucy will accept you as her husband '' replied Chris.
'' You know there's no way I can do that. Lucy is my wife how can I take over her Grandpa's company in my right mind? you must be kidding me ''. '' No, I am not, Your Dad made this decision not me. If you don't like it then tell me about it '' Chris asserts.
'' Of course, I don't like it. Lucy will be allowed to handle the company I want to assist her and make the company flourish than ever. So that she will become the successor of Grandpa's property and will be able to keep her head high just like the other cousins '' Robin explained.
'' There's no way I will take this opportunity f
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He closed the door behind him and locked it. Then carried her up to the bed, and placed her on the bed roughly.Christina looked up at his face unable to understand what was going on.“What is he planning to do?”.He held her hands above her head and peered deep into her eyes.Her throat was starting to go dry out of fear and excitement.“Um…Robin….”.He clicked his tongue and pulled her roughly, helping her get up on her feet from the bed.They stood face to face on the ground.He was starting to take off his clothes. She adverted her eyes right away.He finally unbuttoned his shirt and now stood topless.“Kneel!” he commanded in a harsh tone.She was startled when he yelled.“Uh…..”.“Are you saying-“.“Kneel!” he said again.“On the ground?” she stuttered.He nodded his head sideways.She glanced down at the carpet lying at her feet and gets down on her feet.“Kneel as a dog does!” he added.She changed her posture and sat just like an obedient dog does.She looked at his face and
