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of one of the most powerful conglomerates

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screen in front of him. Even seated, his presence dominated the room. He wore a perfe

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slo

nning helplessly through the air. Hana's breath caught in her

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slowly rose

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do," h

inked.

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final batch of documents, Hana s

me to sort," she said, placin

through them, his eyes

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then paused when hi

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ons," he said coolly

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