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53 I'm Shook (Winona)

"I will deal with each issue in turn. I think this will be the fastest. Phillip Joseph."

Phillip looks at him. "Mr. Brennan. I'm dedicated to the best outcomes for Brennan Industries. My hard work speaks for itself."

"Don't bother begging me, Joseph. Consider your contract ended. You won't work for Nexus Global, Brennan Industries or any subsidiary businesses of ours ever again."

Phillip looks horrified. My heart goes out to him knowing the work he has put in beside me. And our little business is gorie.

"I don't understand... the financials back up my digital marketing campaign."

Gus Brennan paces, well more like stalks, at the end of the table. Saying nothing for a few minutes. "The Brennan family hold something more precious to them than money and success."

He stops and stares at Phillip: "Loyalty. Loyalty to the Brennans is first and foremost. Do you have anything to say about that?"

"I.IN..no." Phillip stumbles over his words and his face is red as fire.

Gus laughs. "Really? I guess a liar will always make up a justification. If this didn't concern the respect and safety for Jayden's first-born child, I wouldn't give a rat's ass."

Wait. This is about Abby? I don't know what's happened but Phillip is looking down and looking very guilty.

and throws it on the

the envelope. What the hell is

Mr. Joseph, anything you want to say

of words. "I'm sorry. I swear, Winona, it started out like that, but I did come to love you. I told her I wasn't doing it anymore when you asked

I'm really confused.

along. She paid him well. To distract you from Jayden no doubt and to keep tabs on

whole body explodes on the inside at his words. My mind actually

the envelope. All the proof is in there." Gus says Take your time. I know this will be a shock. Hone your senses, Winona. Trust your gut." You bet I will be from now on. No more second guessing myself and

with you but something always held

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police escort waiting for him to assist him in collecting his belongings from your home." Gus Brennan tells me. "The locks will be changed

Ms. Nolan, Abby and Anne. Stay away because my security will be instructed to shoot first and ask questions later." Phillip leaves

yet.

Judy. "Why couldn't you just leave us the

deal because she got caught. So, she knew all along I was pregnant with Jayden's baby. She let us struggle. All she cared

flinch. She'll talk her way out of it somehow, of that, I'm sure. A life with Jayden will always be a life with Judy, his crazy, obsessed mother. I'm not ever letting my child be alone with her. I don't care what Jayden says. Clearly, this is just getting started. I swallow my tears. Phillip doesn't deserve them. I will rise above all of

is. Phillip was. He was too understanding, too supportive, too

but I'm wiser. I won't trust words again. I'll question actions.

about his family, why wait till now? Once Phillip is gone. Gus turns to me. "Ms. Nolan, you are the best at

it wasn't ever on my radar. I'm thinking I'll wake up any second.

You can read through it overnight and let me know your decision by six in the morning. I can

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