Chapter 9

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Leonel The company's quarterly meeting at the headquarters brought executives, managers, and shareholders together. Sadness hit me as I stared at the director's vacant seat. I missed my dad so f*****g much. My mom stepped forward, took a seat beside my Uncle Romeo, and whispered to him. Then she raised her head and stared at me. "I need everyone to congratulate my son Leonel on his successful bid for the government contract. This is a tremendous accomplishment, and he has truly outdone himself by working tirelessly and with great dedication." A loud cheer rang out across the conference room as I stood up and shook hands with everyone except Lenny. I would rather have my hand amputated. "Son, I'm proud of you." Uncle Romeo tapped me on the back, and when I saw my brother's dark ex

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