Chapter 339
Author: Stitch Noah
last update2026-03-29 19:52:40

Damon was in the middle of a tense meeting with his board of directors, trying to reassure them that everything was under control, that the recent chaos surrounding Amphibious Corporation was just a temporary setback. He was lying through his teeth, of course, but he had to maintain appearances.

Suddenly, a searing pain shot through his head. It felt like his brain was being squeezed in a vise. He gasped, clutching his temples.

"Damon, are you alright?" Aria asked, her voice filled with concern
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