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mind buzzing with thoughts of his latest investment opportunity. He feels a sense139Please respect copyright.PENANAfzxzWxp9AR
of excitement and anticipation, know- ing that he’s about to meet with some of139Please respect copyright.PENANAspzNONVF6O
the city’s most powerful and influential people. He heads to one of his favorite139Please respect copyright.PENANAKy4PoXqn5h
lunch spots, a trendy restaurant near the Bank of England, where he’s made139Please respect copyright.PENANAku3kLGk1ic
reservations for himself and his guests. As he waits for them to arrive, he takes in the139Please respect copyright.PENANAbJEBiv8alE
scene around him, admiring the sleek, modern decor and the throngs of suited139Please respect copyright.PENANANimIPrqKVm
professionals bustling about their business. Finally, his guests arrive, and Mark greets139Please respect copyright.PENANAJigbktyRDA
them warmly, his mind already working to im- press them with his charm and business139Please respect copyright.PENANAqauCyFk1Mc
savvy. They make their way to the table, and the conversation quickly turns to the139Please respect copyright.PENANAqBUmJE2iil
matter at hand: the investment opportunity Mark has been tasked with. Over plates of139Please respect copyright.PENANAFnpu5Bef3y
seared tuna and glasses of fine wine, Mark lays out his pitch, explaining the details139Please respect copyright.PENANA0dN0Oylysi
of the mining company and the potential profits they stand to make. His guests139Please respect copyright.PENANAY0ZMvjVgaI
listen intently, nodding and ask- ing questions, and Mark feels a sense of pride and139Please respect copyright.PENANAD2UUT7ZTrL
accomplishment wash over him. As the meal winds down, Mark seals the deal, shak- ing hands139Please respect copyright.PENANAhIOrFyhTwn
with each of his guests and making plans to follow up in the coming days. He leaves139Please respect copyright.PENANAHOS52ow1Uh
the restaurant feeling energized and confident, know- ing that he’s just taken a139Please respect copyright.PENANADwx9Z3qWHL
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he pushes those thoughts aside, telling himself that he’s in control and always139Please respect copyright.PENANAxJ4jDcSr1n
one step ahead. Little does he know the consequences of his actions are already139Please respect copyright.PENANAQctEGUwyj8
starting to catch up with him, and his power lunch may prove to be more costly than he139Please respect copyright.PENANA1NgsfJohxU
ever could have imagined.139Please respect copyright.PENANA4o8dqMfGq4
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