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Chapter Thirty Two
Author: The Ink of D
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Liam, noticing the interaction from across the store, glared at Nathan. The smirk never left his face, but his eyes narrowed in a warning, the game was far from over. Mr. Hayes, positioned near the front to greet VIP clients, caught sight of Nathan’s momentary distraction and he muttered something inaudible to Liam, a threat masked in paternal concern.

Marjorie was in the store too, moving through the crowd calmly. She watched the chaos but didn’t step in. Her earlier doubts about Liam seemed gone, leaving Nathan without the quiet support he had hoped for. He looked at her for a moment, seeking reassurance, but saw only polite distance.

Cassandra was also there, quiet and still, standing slightly apart from the fray. She avoided Nathan’s eyes. Nathan had to accept her silence as part of the complex family dynamics, a reminder that his struggle was largely solitary.

The following day was the telecom merger pitch, set to take place on the Sterling yacht. Laughter from the executives dr
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