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Leon walked briskly into Senator Alex’s office. The air smelled faintly of polished wood and expensive cologne.He didn’t waste time on pleasantries.“I need you to send the divorce papers to Tara Vorene,” he said, voice sharp, eyes scanning the room.Alex blinked, uneasy. “Are you sure about this? She-““She knows nothing. Make it clean, no drama,” Leon interrupted, hand pressing a folder onto the desk.Alex hesitated, then reached for his tablet to finalize the documents.That’s when Leon’s eyes caught it, a framed photo on Alex’s side table.A charity gala. Crowds. Smiles. And… a woman.Her face was familiar.His breath hitched.A birthmark. On her collarbone. The same one.Leon’s mind reeled. The fire. Smoke choking his lungs. The heat. The scream of flames.Her hand pulling him from the inferno.It was her.Tara. The girl who had saved him.Years of pain, fear, and rage collided with the shock of recognition.He dropped the folder. Papers scattered.Alex noticed the change “Leon?
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Tara stepped out of the police station feeling tired The late evening breeze pushed her hair from her face Her mind was still buzzing from hours of questioning from the detectives Now she was out camera flash lights hit her immediatelyReporters rushed forward, microphones stretching like weapons “Miss Tara! What do you have to say about your company being used for drug trafficking?”Tara said nothing She headed for her carThe last thing she wanted was to say anything that the press could misinterpret “Kendra, your friend and publicist resigned-do you have need publicist who can help put your story out there?”The mention of the name Kendra made Tara eyes burned This was the time Kendra was supposed to helpHelp with her wide followers and audience Instead this was the time she was against her Making posts about seeking justice for the society Tara never got to know why Kendra had tried to kill her Omnipower was no longer protecting her She is a suspect of a trafficki
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The news of John Avery was out to the pressFlashing lights flickered Raised microphonesPolice tapeThe front of the police station looked like a red carpetOnly instead of celebrities, were journalist and reporters with cameras Finding answers to the sudden news Reporters clustered around the barricades, yelling questions over each other“Is it true the receptionist died while in custody?”“Were drugs transported through Vorene Corporation trucks?”“Is Tara Vorene under criminal investigation?”Among them stood Kendra Marris Perfect hair, Perfect postureShe held her microphone steadyHer expression composed, with concern on her face but not dramaticShe was the people’s favourite journalistIt was her job to help report what happened in the city even if this time she was the one behind it Kendra smiled calmly The camera loved her calmHer voice lowered as the broadcast went live“We are standing outside the central precinct where shocking developments have emerged. John Avery
43. Valen Mercer
Judge Stanley breath fogged the car window as he parked outside a remote estate Far away from the city, from people, from law.The metal gate stood tall and rustedBut the security cameras watching his every move were brand new.He swallowed hardHe hadn’t been here in five years.After a long pause, he rolled down the window and spoke into the old stone intercom“It’s Stanley Craig” his voice shaky There was no response, silence The gate rolled open Stanley drove in slowly, every instinct screaming to turn back but this was the best thing to doArmed men lined the walkwayNot policeNot militarySomething in between, trained men who knew how to use a gun and do other jobsHe stepped out of the carHis legs felt weak One of the guards patted his body from shoulder to toeSearching him before jerking his head toward the entrance“He’s waiting”Inside, the air smelled of cedarA man sat near a fireplace, cigar smoke rising lazily around himThe man name is Valen Mercer Old money,
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Tara steadied herself, masking her surprise “Alfredo is not here because of what you did to him” Sir Chio continued Tara could feel the eyes of all the board members on her “Alfredo tried to-“ “The board appointed him the CEO because of your incompetence, you got jealous and decided to beat him up”Everyone gasped “That’s not the reason! Alfredo tried to take advantage of me!” Tara spat out angrily but it seemed like Sir Chio already knew, he just wanted to turn things around Sir Chio tapped a single finger on the polished tableThe room fell silent “Tread carefully, Miss Vorene” he murmured. “You are accusing Alfredo my son for something he will never do”Tara clenched her jaw “If perhaps you raised him right, he would know not to touch a woman when she disagrees” The room suddenly became noisy with silent whispers“Who dares talk to Sir Chio that way?” one of the board member whispered “Tara is spoiling for trouble” another whispered back “Silent!” Sir Chio shouted, hitting
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Rain fell hard against the windshield of Judge Stanley’s carHe gripped the steering wheelHid knuckles pale, his heart was pounding like It felt like he was on a ticking clock Two weeks, and everything he has will be goneSuddenly, his phone rang “Bloody hell, don’t call me” the judge mumbled thinking it was another personBut when he glanced at the caller ID, his face lightened up a bit It was his son “Dad-“ his voice was shaky “Ethan? What’s wrong” Judge Stanley asked “I…I got suspended” Ethan breathed out “Someone reported me.”Stanley blinked “Reported? For what?”There was a silence“Academic fraud” Ethan replied with a bitter voice “What?” Stanley froze, he knew the implicationsEthan could eventually get expelled and never get into any university“I didn’t, I…I swear, someone cloned my laptop, planted files and turned in a fake essays.” His son’s voice cracked “They said they have proofs, screenshots, timestamps, even emails from my account.”The judge’s blood ran cold
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