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Chapter 020
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7:12 AM.

The sky outside the window was still gray. The fog hadn’t fully lifted from the tops of the buildings. Inside the minimalist office, a small desk lamp cast a faint glow on Evelyne’s pale face. She hadn’t moved from her chair since the night before. Her hair was messy, and faint dark circles had formed under her eyes.

Her laptop was still on, displaying dozens of emails from investors, media, and even employees submitting their resignations. All of it—pressure. All of it—cutting deep.

She stared blankly at the screen.

Then came the sound of the door opening—slow, but deliberate. No knock. Just the quiet click of the handle turning, followed by the sound of leather shoes against the floor.

“Morning,” said Damian, his tone calm, almost warm. “I figured you haven’t eaten, so I brought you something.”

Evelyne slowly lifted her face.

“How did you get into my office, Damian?” she asked, her voice weak. She was clearly exhausted—too drained to even get angry.

“Does it matter?”

Damian
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