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Chapter20 Chapter 20 “Ms.Dawson,thesearejustabunchoftrivialdocuments.Idoubtthey’llpiqueyourinterest.Whydon’tyouheadtotheloungeandrelaxforabit?”Galenofferedwithastrainedsmile. “ Ms. Dawson , these are just a bunch of trivial documents . I doubt they’ll pique your interest . Why don’t you you head to to the lounge and relax for a bit ? ” Galen offered with a strained smile . Theunderlyingmessage wasclear.HepreferredthatFreyasteerclearofanycompanymatters. The underlying message was clear . He preferred that Freya steer clear of any company matters . Unfazed,Freyareachedoutherhand,demanding,“Letmehavealook.” Unfazed , Freya reached out her hand , demanding , “ Let me have a look . ” “This…” “ This … ” Freya snapped,“Galen,areyouundertheimpressionthatyou’recallingtheshotsintheDawsonGroupnow?” Freya snapped , “ Galen , are you under the impression that you’re calling the shots in the Dawson Group now now ? ” FacedwithFreya’sassertiveness,Galenhurriedlyreplied,“HowcouldIeverthinkthat,Ms.Dawson?Ofcourse,you’reentitledtoseeanythingyouwish.It’sjustthatIwasworriedyoumightfinditconfusing…” Faced with Freya’s assertiveness , Galen hurriedly replied , “ How could I ever think that , Ms. Dawson ? Of course , you’re entitled to see anything you wish . It’s just that I was worried you might find it confusing … ” Freyainterrupted, “Nevermindthelounge.Let’sheadtotheCEO’soffice.Andbringmeallthedocumentsthatneedsigning.” Freya interrupted , “ Never mind the lounge . Let’s head to the CEO’s office . And bring me all the documents that need signing signing . . ” “Ms.Dawson…” “ Ms. Dawson … ” / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / FreyacutGalenoff,hergazeshiftingtoAlison.“You’re Alison,right?Fetchthoseforme,please.Galen,wouldyoubesokindastoshowmetotheoffice?” Freya cut Galen off , her gaze shifting to Alison . “ You’re Alison , right ? Fetch those for me , please . Galen , would you be so kind as to show me to the office ? ” “Y–Yes,ofcourse.”Galen agreedverbally,buthewassweatingbulletsontheinside. “ Y – Yes , of course .” Galen agreed verbally , but he was sweating bullets on the inside . Galenwondered,‘Whatinthe world isMs.Dawsondoinghere?Ifsheunearthedanydiscrepanciesintheaccounts,Iwouldbedoomed!‘ Galen wondered , ‘ What in the world is Ms. Dawson doing here ? If she unearthed any discrepancies in the accounts , I would be doomed ! ‘ Withaheavyheart,GalenledFreyatotheCEO’soffice,previouslyherfather’sworkspace,rememberedforitsmodestandsophisticateddecor. With a heavy heart , Galen led Freya to the CEO’s office , previously her father’s workspace , remembered for its modest and sophisticated decor . However,underJohanna’sdirection,theofficehadbecomeacaricatureofitsformerself. However , under Johanna’s direction , the office had become a caricature of its former self . Shesawhigh–endgamingPCs,expensivecigars,andalavishwinecabinet.Therewasevenadisplaycaseforraresneakers. She saw high – end gaming PCs , expensive cigars , and a lavish wine cabinet . There was even a display case for rare sneakers . SinceJohannaandLelandbeganmanagingthecompany,eventheofficehadlostitsusualdignity! Since Johanna and Leland began managing the company , even the office had lost its usual dignity !

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