Chapter 022
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Brian got up unhurriedly and faced his wife, “It's okay. I'll leave. You can proceed.” He said as he turned to leave the office.

Lady Elizabeth ignored Brian and turned to Lyra who was disturbed by lady Elizabeth's attitude to her husband, “We need to celebrate this. Getting this contract is not an easy feat.” She declared, ignoring the look on Lyra's face. Facing her assistant, “Put a call across to those companies that refused to give us a loan and tell them we have the contract, it's time to oppress as I'll specially invite them.” She smirked. “Tell them we'll be throwing a party to celebrate this achievement. So we'll be expecting them.”

Her assistant nodded and left her office, getting to work immediately.

***

Harry turned uncomfortably on the hospital bed, his body aching tremendously. Turning to his butler, “I want you to deal with Brian. When he had the power to stop people from harassing me, he stood there and did nothing. He watched me beg and disgrace myself! He needs to
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