Chapter24:

Her father hesitated for a moment before speaking, his words weighing heavily in the air. "There's been a development regarding the family business," he said solemnly. "We need to talk." Cecilia's heart sank further at her father's somber tone. She took a seat opposite him, bracing herself for whatever news he was about to deliver. Mrs. Linda stood nearby, her presence adding to the tension in the room. "We've received an unexpected proposal," her father began, his voice grave. "It involves a potential merger with another company, one that could greatly benefit our family business." Cecilia's mind raced as she tried to process the implications of her father's words. A merger? This was certainly unexpected news, and she couldn't help but wonder about the motives behind such a sudden proposition... A father who cares less about her existence now telling her the progress of the family business? "What company are you merging with and Why are you telling me this dad?" she asked, her curiosi