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A Bastard Can Never Change

Author: Sarah Gabs
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-06 17:45:41

Zander slumped into the soft sofa and shut his eyes for a moment.

He was just coming from a heated meeting with his board members and felt like his head will split open from the headache.

“I have some important news, Sir…”

“God Jeffrey! Can a man get a break over here?”

He groaned in frustration, squeezing his eyes shut.

Jeffrey chuckled but kept talking

“I think you really need to see this, Sir. You can rest after that”

Zander forced his eyes open and stood from the sofa. He knew that Jeffrey wouldn't leave until he had delivered this important news.

“Alright, Jeffrey. Let's hear it”

He headed for his desk and searched for some pills to handle his headache.

Jeffrey cleared his throat and began calmly

“Our team has just turned in the report from their investigation. We have discovered the identity of the secret CEO of Kings group of companies.”

Zander glanced at Jeffrey in surprise

“You were doing your own research? I was expecting an update on that issue from my private investigat
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