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16

He had his assistant bring in a tray with steak and pizza. The smell

filled the room, but I didn't pay attention. My eyes were fixed on the reports in front of me.

"Doris," Nathan said softly, watching me. "Why don't you eat something and take a break? You've been at this all morning."

I didn't bother to look up. "I'm not hungry. I'll take care of this first."

Nathan leaned back in his chair, his voice carrying a hint of

exasperation, "You know, it's really not necessary to split the

stay as you are? You wouldn't

collect dividends every year. Wouldn't

of the company for long enough. I'll compensate you for

replaced by a sad, bitter expression. "You haven't called me 'brother' in

and I finally looked up, meeting his eyes. The memories hit me like a wave, pulling me back to my high school graduation. I had stood there, nervous but determined, clutching a love letter in

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His face twisted in disgust as he cut me off,

'brother.' It makes me feel

had stood there, frozen, while he turned his back and walked away,

words to me," I

the shock and guilt clear on his face. He took a step forward, as if trying to explain, his mouth opening to

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