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Christelle ’ s trust in James led her to join eXp Realty as well . “ When James announced his move to eXp Realty and invited the team to join , I wasn ’ t nervous at all . I trust James implicitly . And it has been an amazing experience ever since I joined eXp Realty in October 2021 .”
Her tenure at eXp Realty has been marked by dedication and achievement , with Christelle capping twice already . However , her journey has not been without significant personal challenges .
She Was Involved in a Traumatic Accident
On April 9 , 2017 , Christelle ’ s life took a dramatic turn when she was involved in a severe motorbike accident . Riding her husband ’ s ZX10 Kawasaki , she lost control on a bend , resulting in life-threatening injuries .
Despite the severity of her injuries , Christelle was resilient . Her recovery was long and arduous , involving extensive surgeries and rehabilitation .
I underwent about 18-19 hours of operations . I was in ICU for a month and a half and mostly on a ventilator , followed by a few days in high care , and then I spent two and a half months at Aurora Rehab Hospital .

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