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Chapter 105: Heaven
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Gibson's life took a sharp turn, plunging him into a dark abyss he could never have imagined. Despite the successes and triumphs he had achieved with Olivia and ArtConnect, a series of unforeseen events would shatter his world and test his resilience like never before.

It began with a fateful board meeting at QuantumTech, the company Gibson had once built into a tech empire. His association with ArtConnect had not gone unnoticed, and a faction of the board had grown increasingly concerned about Gibson's divided attention.

One by one, the dissenting board members voiced their grievances, citing concerns that Gibson's involvement with ArtConnect was a conflict of interest. The tension in the room was palpable as they demanded his resignation as CEO of QuantumTech.

Gibson, stunned by the sudden mutiny, tried to reason with them. "I've always given my best to QuantumTech. My commitment remains unwavering. ArtConnect is a separate venture, and it doesn't interfere with my responsibilities
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