28. Defeat

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Cielle’s POV: The next morning, I groggily wake up to the sound of Jason moving around the house, slamming doors left and right. My heart skips a beat as I rush over to him, my mind filled with concern. "What's happening, Jason? What's going on?" I ask, my voice laced with worry. He turns to me, his face etched with frustration. "One of my biggest investors wants to pull out of our deal," he exclaims, his voice tinged with anger. "I have to travel for a few days to try and change the madman’s mind. This is all you!” My mind races, trying to process the sudden turn of events. "But...but how is that my fault?" I stammer, desperately hoping to clear my name. "I had nothing to do with it, Jason. I swear." He scoffs, his eyes narrowing. "Don't you dare deny it, Cielle," he retorts, his voi

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