slow down after a few hours.

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stepping into be

y full_ every seat was taken.

id across glowing screens. It was what my

he head of the tabl

at first, but it was obvious she

ddress the situation." He pointed at the screen.

been a concern, a board mem

rd member added. "They're asking q

ers restlessly a

e said some

ed them that Claire

emained

er than perso

depended on continuity, the

mething inside me_

d members nodd

cause deep down, I

ssed my succession. And Claire's inability

the market likes, the chairman stated. "Y

watched me expectantly, like they we

ion complicates things." He said sharply. "With all

nged meaningful glances

ed. No one

chairman continu

dded

g ended sh

proposed, no objec

xpecta

as discreet, polished and expensive. The kind of

antly with her blonde hair falli

nto a smile the m

, she sa

ng pleasantries. "I shouldn't have come back into your life.

ering. "Is that what

nswered

hen slowly moved her h

I can. Eva spoke, almost as

out of this

realistic. You want an heir- you alway

she continued. "And I won't give bi

athing

you sayin

precise. "Divorce Claire.

in my head, even thou

ck. I sai

place again. Eva

I could hear the board's voi

bil

h

nt to build a future with. Me and our

jaw, but ref

my phone and dialed t

east wing. I

without waiting

smile lit up

me home like Clair

not