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Chapter 105 The game has just begun
Author: Ben
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Meanwhile, inside the company building, Ethan immersed himself in his work as soon as he entered his office, determined to put the encounter with Daphne behind him. He sat behind his grand mahogany desk, surrounded by the trappings of his success. The room exuded an aura of power and control, mirroring the empire he had inherited.

Yet, as the day drew to a close and the sun began its descent, a nagging thought lingered in Ethan's mind like a persistent shadow. He couldn't shake off the feeling that Daphne's reappearance was more than just a coincidence. There had to be a deeper motive driving her sudden interest in him.

Lost in thought, he leaned back in his leather chair and allowed himself a moment of contemplation. What could Daphne possibly want from him? Why would she seek his help, only to disappear so abruptly? Ethan's analytical mind churned through possibilities, each scenario more intriguing than the last.

The most obvious explanation came to him. Daphne's family's bankrupt
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