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

stay as you

just collect dividends every year.

head firmly. "No need. You've taken care of the company for long enough. I'll compensate you for your

"You haven't called me 'brother' in

pulling me back to my high school graduation. I had stood there, nervous but

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His face twisted in disgust as he cut me

'brother.' It makes me

slap. I had stood there, frozen, while he turned his back and walked away, leaving

regret in his eyes. "Don't say those words to me," I said, my voice steady but

a step forward, as if trying to explain, his mouth opening

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