Chapter

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

just stay as you are? You

dividends every year. Wouldn't that be

were tempting, but I shook my head firmly. "No need. You've taken care of the company for long enough. I'll compensate

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

I had stood there, nervous but determined,

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in disgust as

'brother.' It

his back and walked away, leaving me standing alone in front of everyone. From that

him closely, seeing the regret in his eyes. "Don't say those words to me," I said, my voice

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

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