Chapter 30

Selene

My daily routine had shifted quite a bit over the past few days.

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I started getting up early to make it to the office on time. They placed me in the finance department to learn the ropes. I also made an effort to understand our employees‘ perspectives.

This gave me insight into their thoughts about our business and helped me gauge their loyalty. Everyone saw me as just another employee. None of them knew I’d soon be their CEO.

During this time, I noticed Leo’s behavior changing. When I asked him about it, he simply said, “I don’t like that guy.”

His comment about Kane surprised me. There was something unusual in Leo’s eyes, but I couldn’t quite place it. So I decided not to push the Kane topic any further.

Luna, on the other hand, had taken a shine to Kane after just one meeting. She kept bringing him up. I just told her he was a stranger and she wouldn’t see him again.

It hurt to see my children’s different reactions to him. They had no idea he was their father. I didn’t want to tell them the truth either – the thought terrified me.

Mom had reassured me not to worry since Kane was far away from them.

It was around noon.

I was at my desk reviewing files when I heard a knock.

“Come in.”

her head

Selene, lunch

in her early twenties. Despite her age, she was incredibly

coming,” I

lingered by the door, I closed my file and got up.

walked over and joined

be buried in work. Beta Axel asked me to make sure you came to

a small laugh

are.”

all I could

really trust her to

secret’s safe with

wouldn’t matter soon – everyone would know in a few days anyway. I just smiled and nodded

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put together a good sign that our company paid competitive salaries. The men

my office. As we passed the break room, something caught my eye and stopped me in my tracks. There

you play?”

and gave a slight

try

a sad smile. “Can’t anymore. Injured my right hand a

Rachel looked shocked.

night I burned my hand trying to save someone’s life.

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