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Chapter 18 - Aftermath
Author: D.twister
last update2025-05-12 22:02:43
The scalding water pounded Valeria’s back as she stood in the marble shower, arms pressed against the slick tile wall, breathing like someone drowning in air.

Her palms slapped the wall once—twice—then harder.

Bang.

Bang.

Her body trembled under the stream as she scrubbed her arms, her neck, her chest—as if she could wash the shame away.

But it was still there.

The screen. The confession. The crowd.

It happened.

It actually happened.

“Elijah…” she whispered under her breath, teeth clenched. “You planned it all…”

Her mind reeled.

Langston Corp had dropped her.

Every headline had her name in quotes—Valeria Langston, the woman who stole empires and fooled many.

Board members cut her off. Partners ghosted her.

And worst of all—stock prices fell like blood down white marble steps.

And yet, what cut deepest… was knowing it all came because of him.

Becaue of Elijah.

He had secretly built her. Molded her.

And now?

He had dismantled her. Like she’s some kind of his puppet.

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