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    n released her and yfully tapped her forehead. “You naughty girl!”


    Freya rubbed the spot where he’d touched, feigning injury.


    Though two years had psed, for adults, time moves with remarkable swiftness—two years had vanished like moments.


    They exchanged warm updates about their lives for several minutes, easing back into their familiar rapport.


    Eventually, n’s expression shifted as a memory surfaced. “By the way, didn’t you ask me something when you first walked in?”


    “Is there any senior executive with the surname Garza working in thepany?”


    “Garza?” n’s brow furrowed in concentration. “I don’t believe so.”


    “Really?” Confusion flickered across Freya’s features. Perhaps Vivien had adopted her mother’s surname instead?


    “Really.” n nodded, concern creeping into his eyes. “Why do you ask?”


    “Nothing significant. I’m about to terminate someone’s employment. You wouldn’t interfere with that decision, would you?” Freya raised an eyebrow teasingly.


    “I always follow your lead. Do you imagine I’d stand in your way?!” n flicked her forehead again, the gesture affectionate.


    No matter her age, she remained that clever little girl in his eyes. Comforted by his support, Freya promised to returnter and departed to wait in the conference room.


    After her exit, n puzzled over the executive with the surname Garza.


    Suddenly, recognition dawned on him.


    Oh no! Could Mina have encountered that person?


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    The possibility elerated his heartbeat. Freya’s rtionship with her father already carried tension, and if she discovered this particr matter, wouldn’t it create an irreparable divide?


    As n contemted the situation, his thoughts spun into disorder. He considered intervening but feared encountering Freya while she was upset. Her temper, when provoked, could be formidable.


    In the end, he decided against taking immediate action. It was better to observe from a distance and allow Hugh to weather the initial confrontation.


    Meanwhile, Freya waited patiently in the meeting room.


    As noon approached,motion erupted outside the door, followed by Vivien’s dramatic voice. “Dad, the person who wants to fire me is inside. She specifically requested your presence.”


    Hugh froze momentarily.


    She called him dad?


    He frowned, hesitated briefly, but maintained his silence.


    In many ways, he had indeed functioned as a father figure to Vivien.


    Typically, he avoided involvement in such matters. Throughout childhood, neither Freya nor Ethel had required his intervention—Freya had always protected her younger sister.


    This marked the first such request, and it struck him as unusual.


    Despite his conflicted feelings, Hugh preserved his authoritative demeanor befitting thepany chairman. He resolved to approach whoever waited inside with measured diplomacy.


    Viviencked professional experience, and her mother had wished for her development, which exined her cement in the nning department.


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