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Cutting Ties
CHAPTER 22
Chris Duvier heard the news. His brows furrowed with annoyance. He cannot believe his trusted friend just disobeyed his orders. He was angry, and most of all, felt betrayed. He slammed the document on his desk and punched the intercom. His secretary entered the door, notebook and pen in hand."Sir?""Make sure you informed me when David arrived from the island," he said coldly. Joan Rogers, his secretary, looked at his boss. Shivers ran from her body. If he is in this mood, it's a clear sign of danger. She must inform the staff to thread gently today."Anything else, sir?""Cancel all my meetings today.""Huh..." she stared at him. David is in trouble!"Well, of course, sir." The secretary hurriedly left and sent emergency news to the staff.David Bern entered the office and noticed the silence right away. He had just arrived from the island, the frantic message and missed calls already piling up on his cell phone. David sighed andRelated chapters
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