Chapter 155: Decisions
Author: Debbie chocolate
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"Home, what a nice place to return to!" Derk sighed intermittently, flopping down on the couch in his study. "That Club meeting was energy and time-draining. I could barely stand all the noise!"

Thomas and Benson glanced at each other without saying a word.

Derek noticed and had to ask. "Guys, is anything wrong? Why have you been looking like you want to say something?"

"No offense, Boss." Thomas cleared his throat. "But we wanted to know why you refused to take up the opportunity to become the Trillionaire Club's President."

"Yeah. It was such an amazing avenue to improve your leadership skills and gain more connections in the billionaire world."

"Is that how you both chose to see this situation?" Derek chuckled, not getting a bit annoyed. He knew they only wanted his progress.

"First of all, did you notice that the President, Edward isn't a straightforward person? He already knew his son would contest for his post, why was he pushing me to contest as well?"

"Is anything wrong with
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