Chapter 15
Author: Kieva
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“Hello again”

He waited a few minutes and the caller didn't utter a single word, he hung up.

“What is it, young master?” Nicolas asked.

“Nothing, just some random number calling me and not saying anything.” He wrote down the number on a piece of paper and handed it to Nicolas.

“I want to know who owns the number.”

“Okay, young master.” he exited the office.

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Victoria Forster was still feeling devastated after being sacked from work, she was holding her phone and couldn't say anything when Ryan picked up the call. She felt weak and she couldn't utter a single word.

She was reeling in confusion about what to do. Should I go over to his office, or should I call him back? What will I tell him when he picks up? I need to see him face-to-face.

She got up and walked into the bathroom to freshen up, after a few minutes she came with her towel wrapped around her body, got dressed and walked out of the house, her family members had all gone out to their various duties. She was left a
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