Seventy one

Ellen’s POV

I stared at my father’s saddened face, and I sighed. "Don’t worry Father, I'll do everything in my power to ensure we regain what we've lost," I spoke to my father earnestly.

He nodded, his expression a mix of pride and trust. "I trust you, Ellen," he said, his voice filled with confidence.

I smiled. I looked forward to this day for a long time and with Liz not in the picture, it was easy to get my father’s attention.

With determination coursing through me, I vowed to fulfill my father's trust and restore our family's legacy. "By the way, who's this investor you've been meeting with so frequently?" I inquired, curiosity piqued.

My father's expression tightened momentarily before he responded, "The investor prefers to remain anonymous for now, but we communicate through a representative."

I did not really care who the investor was. All that mattered was that we were going to land a major deal. "Alright, Dad, I'll catch you later," I said, rising from my seat.

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