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better of me I tapped the attachment a document opened on my screen. It carried the Hayes Group logo and several pages of figures, dates and transaction references. Most of it meant very little to me. I wasn't involved in the company's daily operations, and my father had never encouraged me to learn about the business I scrolled through the first page, then the second. There were n

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ther wants everyone downstairs tomorrow eve

p. "Wha

Group is coming up. There are arrangeme

y "Am I expect

e why wou

eve her "Your father wants the family to appear united," she continued. "There will be investors, business

meant don't embarrass

and probably accuse me of creating another problem so I said nothing. The following evening, I went downstairs at the time my mother had requested everyone was already gathered in th

s,

brating another successful year. This event is important to the company,

rs will be there we need e

will also be attending I don't want

looked away "Monica," he continue

d. "I al

at you

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t give us

ned, but there was no

nk we should just focus on the celebrati

what I would be doing nobody did "Is there anyth

can attend with us nust mak

with the organisers, while James received calls from people connected to the company. I tried to keep myself occupied I submitted applications for two more internships and searched for opportunities outside the family business. I w

t sure whether I s

be grateful. How's l

ersary celebrat

you g

m allowed to at

nerous

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'm just

'm worried people will still be t

do anything, Monica. Don't let th

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Just promise me you won't let

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ion not everyone there wants you to be seen. I read it twice a second message arrived before I could respond and whatever happens, don't trust the person who smiles at you the most. My heart began to race I immediately called the number, but the call didn't go through I