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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

you

every year. Wouldn't that

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

bitter expression. "You haven't called me 'brother' in a long time,

back to my high school graduation. I had stood there, nervous but determined, clutching a love letter in my hand, ready to confess my feelings to him. In front of

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me. His face twisted in

me 'brother.' It

stung like a slap. I had stood there, frozen, while he turned his back and walked away, leaving me standing alone in front of everyone. From that day, I

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

guilt clear on his face. He took a step forward, as if trying