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The waiting room at Reed Medical Centre felt like a cage to Caleb. After hours of agonizing anticipation, the relief of Diana and their son being safe was immense, but the weight of her doubt, the memory of her hurt, was a constant, pressing ache in his chest. He needed to clear his name, to prove his innocence.Richard approached Mr. Callahan, his face grim. "Mr. Callahan, we've tried everything. The main CCTV footage from Caleb's office, the hallway leading to it, even the building's exterior cameras from that time frame – they've all been wiped clean. Deliberately. It's like someone knew exactly what they were doing and how to cover their tracks."Mr. Callahan frowned, his gaze hardening. "Wiped? Who could have such access? Who would go to such lengths?" The implication was chilling.When they relayed this to Caleb, a cold fury mixed with fierce determination settled over him. "No," he stated, his voice firm, unwavering. "No matter what, I will prove myself to Diana. I will prove I
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Caleb stared at Diana's phone, the paused video of Cathy and him a searing brand against his eyes. The world outside the hospital lobby, the chaos, the worried faces of his family – it all faded into a dull hum. His wife, his pregnant wife, was in surgery, fighting for her life and their child's, because of a lie, a setup, a betrayal he couldn't even begin to comprehend."She's having an emergency operation," Richard's words echoed, a cruel reminder of the stakes. "She's having an early birth."Panic clawed at Caleb's throat, a visceral terror unlike anything he'd ever known. He tried to speak, but no words came. His chest felt tight, suffocating. He just stood there, paralyzed, watching the emergency room doors, praying. Every second stretched into an eternity. His father, Daphne, K.J., Darius – their tear-streaked faces were a blur around him.Then, an eternity later, the doors finally opened. A doctor, her face serious but calm, stepped out. Caleb rushed forward, his heart pounding
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The blare of sirens sliced through the night, a harsh counterpoint to the shattered silence left by the collision. Both cars involved, crumpled masses of metal and glass, lay twisted on the asphalt. Drivers and bystanders quickly gathered, their faces etched with shock and concern."Hurry, she's pregnant!" someone shouted, their voice urgent, cutting through the rising murmur of panic."Why is a pregnant woman driving by herself?" another person questioned, the tone laced with judgment."Isn't that the famous heiress to Reed Medical Centre? Could it be she has an issue with the Callahan son?" Speculation, swift and merciless, flew through the small crowd, mingling with the cries for help.Within minutes, the ambulance arrived, its lights flashing a frantic rhythm. Diana was carefully loaded onto a stretcher, her face pale, a streak of blood visible at her temple. The paramedics worked quickly, stabilizing her before rushing her towards t
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Life for Caleb and Diana had continued in a perfect, loving rhythm even though they kept receiving threats they ignored, their world revolving around the joyous anticipation of their baby. Diana’s pregnancy was well into its final stage, her belly round and prominent, a beautiful testament to the new life growing within her. Following her doctor's advice, she had stopped going to Reed Medical Centre, focusing entirely on rest and preparing for the baby's arrival. The mansion was filled with a serene quiet, broken only by the happy barks of Anchor or the soft hum of domestic bliss.One faithful afternoon, the sun streaming warm through the nursery windows, Diana was carefully folding tiny baby clothes. Her phone buzzed, and she saw it was Caleb."Hey, my love," Diana answered, her voice soft."Hey, beautiful. Just finished up a last-minute meeting. I'm heading home now," Caleb said, his voice warm and steady, a sound that always calmed her. "Should be there in about forty minutes. What
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Months had unfurled like a cherished scroll, each day painting a softer, more vibrant hue unto Caleb and Diana’s lives. The vast, elegant Callahan estate, once a fortress against the world’s shadows, had transformed into a haven of quiet domesticity, filled with the warmth of their love. Caleb, no longer consumed by relentless corporate battles, found profound joy in the simple rhythms of their shared existence. His work at Callahan Corporation continued, but it was driven by a calm purpose, focusing on lasting legacy projects that genuinely enriched Veredale, rather than fighting unseen enemies. Diana, at the helm of Reed Medical Centre, continued to innovate, her passion for healing now complemented by a profound personal contentment.Their love, once forged in fire, had deepened into an unbreakable bond, woven with tenderness, understanding, and an easy, comfortable intimacy. They had found their rhythm, their solace in each other’s presence. And now, a new, miraculous rhythm was b
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The afterglow of their romantic reprieve, the quiet certainty of their love, lingered like a warm ember in the heart of the Callahan mansion. The public data dump had been averted, Councilman Thorne arrested, and the immediate threat of a full-scale corporate sabotage quelled. Yet, as the days turned into a week, a subtle, insidious unease began to creep back into Caleb’s perfectly ordered world.Richard was the first to bring it to his attention, his voice carefully neutral, yet with an underlying tension. "It's small, Caleb. Almost imperceptible. But it's persistent." He pointed to a series of financial reports projected onto the War Room screen. "Micro-transactions. Thousands of them, daily, siphoning funds from various legacy accounts. Amounts so tiny they slip past conventional algorithmic detection. We've tightened every firewall, but it's like trying to catch mist."K.J., called in on a secure line, confirmed the grim truth. "The worm's core was neutralized, Caleb. The data cor
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