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Chapter 492 You’re the CEO, But I’m Your Older Brother
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Gilson lay sprawled on the floor like a sack of potatoes, his pride wounded more than his body.

Sandro stood over him, his expression dark and unwavering, ready to go even further if his younger brother dared to lay a finger on Nadir again.

Meanwhile, Nadir basked in the feeling of being a queen protected by her king.

To Gilson, the scene felt like something out of an ancient Asian drama, where he was forced to kowtow before the victorious enemy.

“This is absurd!” Gilson spat, still catching his breath.

“Absurd? Absurd is you even THINKING about slapping my wife! What the hell do you think you are?” Sandro’s voice was a low growl.

“Oh, but it’s perfectly fine for you to insult my wife with offensive names, huh?” Gilson shot back, his fury barely contained.

Sandro crossed his arms. “Am I really insulting her, Gilson? Tell me, what prestigious family does Claudia come from?”

Gilson ground his teeth in frustration, unable to answer.

Nadir smirked. “Forget him, darling. We have more impor
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