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Chapter 148 Dreamlike
I couldn’t shake off my loneliness amidst the lively atmosphere. While the crowd discussed
and
speculated who the new CEO would be, I considered Matthew’s information. He said
something about the son of ATL Empire’s chairman
My face grew numb from smiling and exchanging pleasantries with old clients I just
wanted the conference to end as soon as possible. After all, coming here was about
confirming the inevitable
I felt small, lonely, and powerless amidst the crowd I wanted to escape back to my small
hometown to live a peaceful life with my daughter and parents.
Finally, the moment arrived. Someone took the stage, and the audience gathered around. I
followed the crowd with my heart pounding and fists clenched. I never expected ATL
Empire to hold such significance
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Matthew stood beside me again, and I silently cursed him I wondered why he still stuck to
me like glue,
even after getting what he wanted
Various speeches and formalities occurred on stage. It resembled an awards ceremony
until an elderly
man tremblingly announced, “Let us invite the quest of honor to the stage!”
Suddenly, the hall dimmed, and a spotlight shined on the entrance. Everyone was anxious
as they turned
to see who it was. Next, thunderous applause echoed throughout the hall. The crowd
parted to create a
path leading to the stage.
However, I couldn’t see who it was through the crowd I only saw a crowd following the
person
approaching the stage. At that moment, I noticed Matthew’s strange expression. His eyes
widened, and
he looked possessed
Suddenly, a voice boomed, “Introducing the new Chief Executive Officer of ATL Empire, Mr.
Atlas!”
I
I thought I was hallucinating from overly obsessing with that name these past few days.
“How could this be? I heard Matthew’s question beside me
After another round of applause. I heard that familiar voice echoing through the hall. I
couldn’t contain my
tement and pushed through the crowd to see the source of that voice. I wanted to see if
my ears had declved
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Finally, I saw has gun the stage He was the same person I thought was the CEO’s
assistant, the one who
ita I id gone missing for over ten days–All
had
came the CEO of not just Torado but all of ATL Empire I glanced around and
Meanwhile, Carol exclaimed beside me, “Ms. Chloe, look! It’s Mr. Atlas! Oh my God, this is
incredible!”
I could barely remember what had happened after that. Carol led me out of the event and
even brought
me home..
My phone kept ringing until I reached home. Finally, I realized how jarring my ringtone
was. I realized I had
the most missed calls from Ivanna and some from Matthew.
I called Ivanna to tell her I had arrived home safely and then turned off my phone. Still, I
had trouble accepting what I had witnessed at the event. I didn’t know if I should be happy
or sad as I stayed up until
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