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Chapter 124

"That's a whole lot of money," James blurted out. "I don't think that's necessary. Moving the server to a…"

"Shut up, what do you know?" Williams retorted, cutting him short. It appears he was still pissed that James was promoted.

"Say that again and I'll bang your head hard across this marble table," James replied angrily.

"You're just good for nothing, and you can't do anything. Try," Williams scoffed at him.

James clenched his fist hard and angrily stormed across the table towards Williams.

Williams saw him coming and readied himself for the confrontation.

It was evident that the enmity between the two has grown and they can't wait to dig it out among themselves.

William was sincerely trying hard to find out who James really is and James on the other hand is trying to figure out what his intentions are.

Eric saw how the situation was escalating and then intervened, "Enough of this, both of you! I won't have you fighting in my office. That's a disgrace to EMC."

"Why not
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