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

is dead, Michael. You need to let go. I know you're grateful to her, but you have

"Dead? Says who?"

body found. Isn't that enough to say she's dead?" the agent replied in frustration. "What you need to do now is win over the new boss. Otherwise, all

only be Debra." Michael turned his head away, unwilling

nymore.

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

of stunned silence, Michael turned to look at the agent Who wants to see

it be?" the agent replied.

seemed to come

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

Just go in," the agent said. Tll be

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

to lead the way. Michael had met him before and recognized him as Debra's

confirmed a speculation in

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