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2023-06-07 15:01:45COMPARING the life he has right now to the life he had when he was a commoner, never once he thought that he would be as cunning as his oppressors to exact the revenge he wanted.
For him to inflict pain on people who had hurt him, he needed to kill his old self and act in the same way as them.
“I am serious,” Sapphire told him, thinking that August was taking the partnership way too lightly, and underestimating Harvey more than he shouldn’t. “You don’t have any idea how ambitious-driven Harvey is. He can use this partnership you’re offering solely to his advantage.”
August clicked his tongue as he stared at the document given by Sapphire. A smile formed on his lips afterward. “Maybe. Maybe not,” he said, imposing curiosity on his secretary.
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