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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty
Author: Elvis Brown
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Mrs. Georgina stood frozen in disbelief, her mind racing to process the words Mr. Anderson had just uttered.

"Who is this chairman of the Apex Group who wants my contract terminated?" Mrs. Georgina demanded, her voice laced with curiosity, but also a growing sense of doubt.

Even though every instinct told her that Richard was indeed the chairman of the Apex Group, she still couldn’t bring herself to believe it. The idea that this scruffy man, whom she had scorned, could be the head of such a prestigious company seemed impossible.

“The chairman of the Apex Group is standing right here before us,” Mr. Anderson replied, his voice firm and resolute.

The weight of Mr. Anderson’s words hit Mrs. Georgina like a thunderclap. It was now glaringly obvious—Richard was indeed the chairman of the Apex Group.

Her eyes widened with a mix of shock and disbelief. She knew Mr. Anderson well enough to understand that he wouldn’t lie to her, especially not about something this significant. If he had come
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