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Chapter 1145

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Theo's expression darkened, and he let out a cold laugh. "Mr. Sumner, you don't need to lecture me. If you'd been willing to return the 10% stake in the Wilkie Group, we wouldn't have ended up like this."

Damon didn't respond. He simply picked up his pen and signed the termination contract.

The moment he finished, Theo impatiently snatched the contract away and handed a bank card to Damon.

"Mr. Sumner, the penalty fee is on this card. The PIN is six zeroes," he said.

Damon glanced at him but didn't take the card. "Just leave it on the desk."

Theo's face stiffened, and a shadow of resentment flickered in his eyes. "What's this? Mr. Sumner looking down on me?"

Damon opened a document without even looking up. "If that's what you think, then so be it."

Theo's grip on the card tightened until his knuckles turned white. He stared at Damon for a long moment before finally placing the card on the desk. "You should be careful not to let your arrogance make enemies everywhere, Mr. Sumner.
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