Chapter71

“But Dad, I-”

I wanted to tell him I wasn’t ready, but he cut me off.

“This is the right time. Next week, you’re taking over as CEO of the company.”

There was no arguing with Dad. When he made up his mind, that was it.

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“Your dad’s right. You’ve learned enough. You’ll learn even more once you’re in that position,” Mom added.

I nodded and looked at my brother. He smiled and put his hand on my head. “Everything’s gonna be fine. If anyone gives my sister trouble after this, they’ll regret it.”

I knew he meant Kane. I wondered how Kane would react when he found out who I really was. Hopefully he’d regret how he treated me.

The next week flew by. I went back to work at the company, and my schedule was packed.

I felt terrible that I couldn’t spend much time with my babies, but I had to apologize and keep going.

Then came the big day – when I’d take over the company. Everyone had been buzzing all week about meeting their new CEO.

Standing in front of the mirror, I checked myself one last time. I had on a cream sleeveless dress with a long black coat over it. My hair was down, and I wore black heels. Looking confident was key. I couldn’t be the shy, weak Selene anymore. From now on, I had to be a strong businesswoman.

Suddenly, two tiny hands grabbed mine and started pulling. I looked down to see my twins grinning up

at me.

“My babies.” I crouched down and hugged them tight.

so peaceful. They

a surprise for you,” Luna announced.

back from the hug to look at her. “What

you first.” Leo pulled out a red rose he’d been hiding behind his back.

then looked

was, giving

“Thank you.”

his forehead, then kissed Luna too before pulling them both in for another hug. I had

when I caught Axel standing in the doorway. I knew right away who’d put Leo up to the rose idea. I smiled at him, and he grinned back,

with my twins, I stopped in

beautiful cake.

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cake!” Luna tugged me

Dad, Magnus, and Axel – were all smiling

this?”

handed me a knife. “Just a little celebration before you take over

everyone a piece. I was on cloud nine. This

be too

Axel asked while driving.

“A little.”

grabbed a water bottle, and handed it to me.

“Here, drink some.”

took it and drank about half

“Better?” he asked.

and turned to him. “Thanks,

“For what?”

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