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    Once the call ended, she took a deep breath, steeling herself for whaty ahead. This battle was more challenging than she had ever expected. The board members were far more formidable and troublesome than she had anticipated. She had some experience in management, though. During her years with Brian, she had been in a managerial role for a long time and had absorbed countless business strategies from him.


    Though she hadn’t had a chance to put them into practice before, today was the perfect moment to test those skills.


    Alban, too, was seasoned. Having been An’s assistant for so long, he knew thepany’s ins and outs like the back of his hand.


    But even with all this experience, the situation was still far tougher than either of them had imagined.


    As the meeting progressed, the tension in the room grew unbearable, almostbustible, and they had no choice but to take a break.


    Rachel massaged her temples, trying to stave off the pressure building in her head.


    This was the first time she had faced such a major challenge, and it was no surprise that it was draining her.


    But deep down, she knew that no matter how hard it got, she couldn’t back down. She had to endure, had to fight through the storm.


    Alban returned with a cup of steaming tea, offering a gentle smile. “You’ve done an outstanding job today. Don’t be too worried.”


    “I appreciate your kind words,” Rachel replied, feeling grateful for his support.


    The second half of the meeting began shortly after. Rachel gathered her papers and was ready to continue when the door to the conference room opened, and an old acquaintance stepped inside.


    Rachel froze, startled by the sudden appearance. She stood up instinctively, unsure of what to expect.


    Eric entered with a calm, collected presence, showing no signs of worry. Rachel had been looking at him for a while, her mindpletely distracted by her thoughts.


    In a tense management meeting like this, having awyer who could skillfully argue against the board members was like a godsend. Given thepany’s current issues, he could easily curb the board members’ overreaching ns with his legal expertise.


    Plus, his reputation was solid and well-respected across the industry. His way of handlingpany affairs was particrly sharp and effective.


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    After a moment, Rachel spoke up. “You’re here today because someone sent you, aren’t you?”


    Eric’s lips curled into a smile. “Yes, not just one person. Yvonne, your good friend, was the first to ask me. As for the other, I think you already know exactly who I mean.”


    Rachel had a sinking feeling, but she couldn’t help herself. “Is it him?”


    “He doesn’t want to watch you struggle,” Eric continued, his tone gentle yet firm. “Even if you didn’t ask, he’s been doing everything he can to help. It’s true that he didn’t appreciate you before, and he hurt you. But he’s aware of his mistakes and wants to make it right. Is it really impossible for you to forgive him? You can’t imagine what kind of life he’s been leading since you left him.”


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