Chapter 22
Author: Perry will
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“ Lilly! What are you doing here? ”. Lisa requested, stunned at her sudden arrival.

“ I started working for Bryn Empire before you even dreamt of it, so I think that I can be here whenever I choose! ". She clamored, and Harry's gaze fell on her.

“ Mr. Hardy, I am sorry to interrupt your lunch hour, but Willaims told me that you will be here and I figured that it was only now that I could speak with you”.

“ I see… Is it something important? ”.

“ Yes and private too”.

“ Thank you so much for lunch Mr. Hardy, I will get back to work! ”. Lisa bowed politely and stepped away, Lilly gritted her teeth as she watched her leave.

“ What do you need Ms. Lilly! ”. His voice was no longer calm, they were resounding and void of any form of emotions.

Although frightened by his Ambiance, Lilly still took the intrepidity to occupy the seat Lisa previously sat.

“ It is about Global Tech, their contract was supposed to be renewed last month but has been stalling for a while now”.

“ And how does a m
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