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Chapter 110: When the Heart Remembers
Morning sunlight filtered through the tall glass walls of Donovan Industries, spilling warmth across the open-plan office. It was supposed to be an ordinary day — meetings, calls, schedules. But before the clock struck ten, a ripple of panic spread through the building.Michael Ainsley had collapsed.His secretary, Mrs. Janet Oduah, found him slumped over his desk, his phone still in his hand. The sound of the device hitting the floor had drawn her attention from the outer office. When she rushed in, his pen rolled off the table, and he was motionless, breathing shallow.Within minutes, security officers and the company’s emergency response team filled the hallway. Employees stood frozen, whispering in shock as a stretcher was wheeled past them.By the time he reached the hospital, the news had already reached both Donovan Industries and Ainsley Group.Clarissa was in the middle of a board review when her phone buzzed. The message was brief — “Mr. Ainsley collapsed in his office.
Chapter 109: Desperation
Sophia knocked twice before entering Michael’s office. The glass door swung open quietly, revealing him at his desk, sleeves rolled up, pen moving across a document. He looked up, his expression calm but faintly weary.“Good morning, Mr. Ainsley,” she greeted, her voice composed but firm.“Morning, Sophia,” he replied, setting his pen aside. “You look serious. What’s on your mind?”“I need to discuss something with you,” she said.He gestured toward the chair across from him. “Go ahead. Sit.”Sophia took a deep breath before speaking. “I think it’s time we talk about my place in this company.”Michael leaned back, his brows slightly raised. “Your place?”“Yes,” she said, meeting his eyes. “I’ve worked hard since you took over Donovan Industries. The youth campaign, the restructuring plan, the investor outreach — I’ve delivered beyond expectations. I believe I’ve earned a promotion, and I also think it’s time I’m restored to the board.”Her tone was steady, her gaze unwavering. She’d
Chapter 108: Lines and Crossroads
The new campaign rolled out faster than anyone expected. Billboards lit up across the city, television stations ran sleek adverts, and hashtags flooded social media. Donovan Industries and Ainsley Group, once caught in endless scandal and rivalry, were now the face of progress and reform.The Governor of the State even mentioned the project in one of his public speeches, applauding both companies for taking the lead in youth empowerment and corporate transparency. The praise brought prestige, credibility, and new investors to their doors.In the middle of all this success, however, Clarissa found herself distracted.From her office window, she could see the reflection of Michael and Sophia walking side by side into the lobby whenever they had joint meetings. They laughed lightly, not in the careless way lovers did, but in a way that carried a comfort she didn’t have with him anymore.She’d tell herself it didn’t matter, that work came first. But the truth was, each time she saw the
Chapter 107: When Paths Cross Again
The week began with Sophia sitting before her laptop long before dawn. For the first time in months, she felt a spark — the kind that came when an idea refused to let her sleep. She had spent nights thinking about how to redeem herself, how to show she still mattered in the corporate world she once ruled. And now, she finally had it.Her proposal was bold — a public image campaign that would unite Donovan Industries and Ainsley Group under one social initiative. The project would focus on transparency, youth empowerment, and corporate accountability, values both companies needed to reinforce after months of scandal and media noise.By 10 a.m., she was in Michael’s office.He looked up from his desk, surprised to see her walk in without an appointment. “Sophia.”“I need five minutes,” she said, holding a folder.He gestured for her to sit. “Go ahead.”She handed him the proposal, her tone steady. “This is a campaign that could help both companies rebuild their image. Ainsley Group
Chapter 106: The Unspoken Distance
Sophia sat in the Human Resources conference room, a stack of files spread before her. She had barely slept the night before, but this task had to be done — screening the shortlisted applicants for the position of Michael Ainsley’s new personal assistant.Mrs. Janet Oduah, Michael’s secretary, had already sent her the final list — five candidates carefully chosen after several layers of review. Sophia had already dismissed three earlier that morning; they were good, but not good enough. Michael didn’t need “good.” He needed precision.By late afternoon, only two candidates remained.The first, Mr. Daniel Ekene, was a neat young man in his early thirties. He had an impressive résumé and spoke well, but Sophia could tell from his mannerisms that he’d struggle under pressure. When she asked how he’d handle a late-night executive crisis, he hesitated too long before answering.“Thank you, Mr. Ekene,” she said with a polite smile. “We’ll get back to you.”As soon as he left, she sighed
Chapter 105: The Proof of Her Worth
Sophia had always been the kind of woman who thrived in control. But lately, control was something she had lost — over her work, over her emotions, over herself.Since the day of Clarissa’s promotion, nothing felt the same. She’d sit in her office for hours, staring at documents without reading a single line. Every time her phone rang, she’d flinch, hoping it wasn’t another headline about Ainsley Group’s new CEO.Her interactions with Michael were brief and strictly professional. She’d bring in files, drop them on his desk, and leave before he could even look up. But behind the cool exterior, resentment burned quietly, not just towards Clarissa, but towards herself.It wasn’t jealousy in the simple sense. It was shame. She’d been born into privilege, carried her father’s empire, yet lost it to her own mistakes. Clarissa had climbed from the bottom, patient and loyal, and now stood where she once stood.One evening, she sat on the couch at home, flipping through TV channels absentmi
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