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Dinner
I suddenly noticed Liam's arrival as he planted a direct kiss on my cheek. He looked serious and seemed to have something important to say.
"What happened to you?" I chuckled, trying to lighten the mood, as we both sat down in the visitor's area of my office.
Liam's jaw was clenched. He appeared furious. What the hell?
"Liam," I called him out when it seemed like he didn't notice me.
"You know your father--uh, no, The Yuchengco is our partner, right?" he began, muttering a curse under his breath.
I was taken aback upon hearing that name.
"And?" I asked.
"Dad made a deal with him. I swear, Celeste, I didn't want to agree to it, but you know Dad. Fuck it!" he blurted out, clearly frustrated.
"Just tell me, Liam. What is going on?"
He muttered some more curses before looking at me, as if seeking forgiveness.
"Dad might call you for dinner tonight. The Yuchengco will be there. I'm not sure what it's about, b
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