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Chapter 20: Am I In Love?
Author: Youngblood
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Ivy and Dexter enter the room, ready to face the skeptical shareholders.

“Alright, Dexter, let's show them what we're made of. We need to convince them that the rumors are just baseless rumors.” Ivy said her confidence exuding through her smile.

“Sure, Ivy. We'll lay out our strategy and present the facts, they'll see that our company has a solid foundation and a bright future.”

They walked down together to the conference room where the highest shareholders were seated. As they entered, Ivy and Dexter sit at their respective chairs from the shareholders, their faces set in determined expressions. Ivy leans forward, her hands clasped on the table, exuding confidence and poise.

“Thank you for meeting with us today. We understand your concerns about the recent events, but we believe that liquidating your stocks is not the best course of action.” Ivy said calmly.

Dexter sits tall, his voice steady and authoritative as he speaks.

“We have a solid plan in place to address the challenges we
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