hapter 269

The room was shrouded in darkness, with not a single shard of light piercing the gloom. As the agent swung open the door, a foul stench assaulted his senses, making him recoil. The space was a mess, littered with trash and clutter, barely fit for human habitation.

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It was hard to believe anyone could endure such conditions fr than a minute, yet Michael had been holed up here for four interminable days.

*Michael. Pull yourself together," the agent commanded, stepping into the room and hauling Michael up from the floor.

Michael's eyes were vacant, devoid of their usual spark.

"Michael, listen to me," the agent urged. "The Frazier Group has changed hands. Do you understand? You need to clean up and head to

the company right now. The big boss wants to see you. Do you hear me?

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raspy croak, as if he hadn't drunk any water for days.

hesitated before delivering the harsh truth. "Ms. Frazier is dead, Michael. You need to let go. I know you're grateful to her, but

"Dead? Says who?"

agent replied in frustration. "What you

Debra." Michael turned his

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agent's patrence wore thin, and his voice rose in anger Why are you so xhubbai? You know, M. Fraser has sold the company to the Meaney droup it's been acquired, Sichael. The president of the Mckenney Group is interested in you and wants to make you a new star

Michael turned to look at the agent

agent replied.

mention of that name, Michael seemed to come alive. The agent

time in arranging for a makeup artist and stylist. Within an hour, Michael was standing outside the

Just go in," the agent

the agent could explain further, Michael fixed his eyes on the top floor of the building. "T'll go by

Michael had met him before and

further confirmed a speculation

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