Chapter 103

AMELIA

I couldn't sit still for long. I stood with my hands clasped together, offering a silent prayer to whatever force was out there. I had to get this contract. I just had to.

Even the universe had to agree that I deserved a break after all I had been through.

I couldn't let Noah take this one thing from me again. I had to get this.

Noah's voice interrupted my musings.

"Scared already?" he smirked. "I think I understand how you feel. You must feel like a fish out of water. You shouldn't have tried to fit into where you obviously don't belong in the first place. Next time, stick to accepting your husband’s award on his behalf. Women have no place in the business world.”

I said nothing, but my eyes did the talking. His taunts were probably a way to overcome his nervousness about the board's decision.

I knew he was nervous, too, and I had seen it on his face when the board commended my proposal. I had to get this contract so I could shut him up once and for all.

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