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Chapter 45: The Mother's Secret
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Anthony’s first public appearance since the ICJ ruling was instantly overshadowed by the bombshell revelation of his mother's secret. He was standing on a makeshift stage in the VEXO lobby, flanked by Vionna, preparing to address a massive media congregation when Fenrick delivered the news.

Anthony’s hand gripped the microphone stand, the polished chrome digging into his palm. He fought to keep his composure, his mind reeling from the revelation: his mother was a co-signatory to the Ghost Account.

He ended the secure call with Fenrick and looked at Vionna, his eyes filled with a desperate, silent urgency. "My mother. She's involved. She's a signatory to the Ghost Account."

Vionna paled, instantly understanding the devastating implications. "Anthony, if she's a signatory, she is legally exposed to the ICJ audit. She could face prosecution alongside Ezekiel Vance. This changes everything!"

"It changes the narrative, Vionna," Anthony whispered fiercely. "My stepfather, Oscar, put her thr
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