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Chapter 24: The Crown Within Reach
Author: Bella Grace
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It was a season of high tension and bold moves in the business world, and Eagles Speed, one of the most prestigious automobile companies across the globe, was making headlines again.

The company had just unveiled a new project—an ambitious, cutting-edge electric vehicle launch that promised to redefine the automobile market.

Naturally, this attracted hundreds of reputable firms, all hungry for a piece of the action, and for many, winning a contract with Eagles Speed was not just about business, but rather prestige.

Eagles Speed was owned by the well-known business mogul and Mayor aspirant - Colline White, and was currently being managed by his daughter, Sonia White, who took over as CEO two years ago.

Since her appointment, the company had expanded rapidly, shaking grounds with its innovation and speed to deliver.

She had become a reference point for young women in business at her twenty-three years of age, and it was no surprise that this project had the whole city talking.

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