Chapter 28
Author: Aster_Pheonix
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Since there was nothing left to discuss, Benjamin also exited the conference room and returned back to the Carters' villa in a delightful mood.

As all the executives returned to their respective positions, Eric also headed back to his office in a fit of rage. He marched to his desk and swung the pile of documents sitting on the table to vent his pent-up frustration.

“I don't believe this is happening right now.” He lamented in annoyance.

“You have to remain calm at a time like this.” Brian, who had followed Eric, remarked in a gentle voice.

“Calm! Explain to me how I'm supposed to remain calm when Eva has become more influential in a short period of time? Didn't you see how grandfather was looking at her with such a mesmerizing gaze as he appointed her as vice chairman?” Eric lashed out at Brian as he was mentally troubled by the unfavorable result of the conference meeting.

He wasn't completely engulfed with rage but he was also afraid that all his efforts to keep Eva beneat
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