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

not just stay as you are? You wouldn't

collect dividends every year. Wouldn't that

head firmly. "No need. You've taken care of the company

smile faded, replaced by a sad, bitter expression. "You haven't called me

me 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

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he stopped me. His face twisted in disgust as

'brother.' It

and walked away, leaving me standing alone in front of everyone. From that day, I

words

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

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