Chapter 9
Author: SHSA
last update2023-09-26 07:09:31

When James lifted his head, everyone present was taken aback by the sight of him. His whole body was bearing the physical marks of his recent torture. His face was bruised and battered.

What was even more shocking was the revelation that he was now the new owner of Emerald Multisource Cooperation. He was now the person in charge of the company.

This news hit them like a thunderbolt. Even Alisha, his ex-wife, couldn't hide her surprise.

She had no idea that the man she had once been married to,
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So tired of this story

this book is trash,this good novel or whatever is call ,is a trash look at how stupid author be teaching people how to lie

Nice story line.

I knew it!!!!! I'm so sick of the rich man playing poor ... he has to be a cleaner ... ... ... ... why not office workers or shop owners, if people decide not to clean up your house or office what would it look and smell like??? shame on all of you, who looks down on anyone, but a pedophile or rape

Fantabulous... this story is a one of a kind!

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