In the Shadows of Deception: Love, Lies, and Redemption

nned the room, and in the far end of the hall, I sighted someone who looked

out. I wanted to burst out laughing at how

al world, and starting from this great company would be an honor. Trust me, I haven't just been whiling away time; I attend

hone over to my mom after I

hat same guy following me. It made me uncomforta

my mom called out for the master of th

me. "You did great, dear," my mom

n the city came in. "I would like to bring Mr. Alexander Macquin to the f

up and was clapping for him; I had been so lost in thought that I didn't sta

person. 'Sophie, I wish you're streaming this online,' I thought to myself. 'Hi, Alex,' I heard my mom say as she s

' he

. I was burning with anger. It seemed that he not only became a bully but also a

oungest president in our midst is Alexander Macquin,' I heard him say. Jus

exactly like the image on that magazine,

tting down. What? Another show-off? Ughh, I hated his guts. This kin

her minute. He shook hand

ted. We headed home immediately. We didn't wait for any more interviews, and I was glad we d

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n there for so long,' Agatha said w

he bathroom immediately. I had drifted off,

repeated while hurriedly putting on

ing to the foot of the staircase, I could

logized before my mom would mention it. 'It's nothing to apologize about, dear. He was just leaving,' m

d. 'It's nothing, dear,' she replied in her

ymore. I am an adult, and someday in the future, I will be heading this company

g down. 'Sit, honey,' she gestu

ompany,' she said and paused. 'Wow, mom, that's great. Then why did Agath

said he must marry you first before he supp

an by marry me, Mom? Answer me before I lose my mind.' I was

invest in our company, then he should forget about it,' my mom said, 'telling me th

stment?' I was so frustrated that if Alex were present in this room, I would have de