Israel turned to Sellers. "How long until Aurora''s injuries heal?"
Sellers replied, "Big brother said two weeks should be enough."
Israel and Coleman both visibly rxed at this.
But Aurora shook her head. "That won''t work."
Everyone looked at her.
Her face was still pale, but her eyes were set with determination.
"I''m starting work at The Williams Group next week. I don''t want my injury to make me miss a single day."<fndb95> Th?s chapter is updated by F?ndNovel</fndb95>
Leonard frowned. "It''s just a job, Aurora. One more week won''t make a difference. If you''re worried about proving yourself, I can line up a few more contracts for you."
Sellers chimed in, unwilling to back down. "Aurora, just focus on getting better. Connections and resources aren''t a problem—I''ll take care of it."
Israel and Coleman nodded in agreement. Whatever Sellers and Leonard could offer, they could match.
But Aurora shook her head again. "No. I want to do this on my own."
They were about to argue further, but Aurora changed the subject.
She looked at Leonard. "Leonard, I heard Simone was kidnapped. Have you found her yet?"
Leonard''s expression darkened as he remembered. He answered hoarsely, "We''re still searching."
Aurora said softly, "I''m fine now. You don''t need to stay here with me-Simone needs you more."
Leonard hesitated, then nodded. "Alright. I''lle see youter."
Aurora needed rest, and the presence of a group of men hovering by her bedside hardly helped. When Queenie returned, the others quietly filed out.
***
News of Aurora''s kidnapping barely caused a ripple in Ste''s heart.
Her rtionship with the Williams family was little more than a polite pretense these days-neither side willing to tear down the facade just yet.
She wanted control of The Williams Group. The Williams family wanted the original shares she held.
Returning to the Williams estate, Ste began an in-depth review of all the projects the Group had invested in and managed.
The Williams Group was a powerhouse, built on a foundation of wealth and influence.
Ste discovered that the first year after Skyler disappeared had been thepany''s darkest hour.
Not only had the stock price crashed, but the Group had nearly been lost to hostile takeovers and short sellers. Thepany barely held on.
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Ste sat alone in her room, poring over files. Joshua was off taking Keen to the estate''s shooting range for some target practice.
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Haynes was stuck in Solmaris, unable to show his face, and could only try to negotiate with Rachel from afar.
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Lately, she''d lost precious time-both in business knowledge and in understanding The Williams Group''s inner workings. She needed to catch up.
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