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Chapter 53: Taunting Dinner.
Author: Victorex
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"Yes, yes, please tell the board council to change the schedule of the meeting to tomorrow, same time. I'll be ready at that time to share with all the investors of the 33rd project my plans for the future " A manly voice uttered strongly.

Due to how quiet the dinning chamber is, the voice seemed loud and even echoed a little.

All the servants took a steady uniform position closing their hands at their front like a very important and great person is about to show up.

The dinning table was really wide that Camila did not notice there were 3 other people who were presently sitted already around the table. She hit a stare at the mature man who is busy flipping the pages of his magazine while crossing his legs.

Hearing the voice of Senior Acevedes himself, he halt and put down his papers.

Camila quietly took a seat from the table and sat, feeling jumpy.

She knew Mrs. Acevedes has not yet seen her. The room is too broad to see and recognize everyone not to talk of noticing her presen
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