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CHAPTER 124
The very next day, a well renowned and respected journalist appeared on screen, papers in hand. "We have reason to believe the current allegations against Mayor Easton and the Stewart family were orchestrated through forged documents and manipulated funds. Our sources have traced activity to a private server farm in Buenos Aires… owned by none other than Miguel Antonio." And just like that the public's sentiment shifted. Their opinions are always fickle, nothing more. Protest signs were torn down. Questions flooded the mayor’s office, but this time, they weren’t accusatory. Chloe watched from the couch, tears welling. Jason entered, voice low. “Brian’s giving us more. He has something on Calderon’s wife, evidence she forged hospital records to launder over 40 million.” Alfred leaned back slowly. “Then we use it. All of it.” Easton’s voice buzzed on the speaker. “Keep pressure low on my end. I’ll turn the governor’s cabinet one at a time. When Calderon realizes the ci
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The rain had finally stopped the very next morning, but a heavy fog covered the city as Alfred sat in his study reviewing encrypted bank movements. Chloe coordinated with a legal team, while Jason prepared a statement with Easton’s help. Then came a call. “Sir,” the analyst reported. “Miranda’s gone dark. Last seen near the outskirts of town, her hotel room was trashed. Blood… but there was no body.” Chloe gasped. “They found her.” Easton’s face darkened. “Then this just became personal.” Although they didn't know her prior to that day, the help she had rendered them made it impossible to just forget her. Jason clenched his fists. “We need to finish this. Tonight.” Later that evening, Alfred stood before a glass wall overlooking the city, his family behind him. “Calderon wants war. Miguel Antonio wants chaos. But what they don’t know is that this family has been forged in storms before.” Chloe then uttered; “And we’ve always come through stronger.” Jason retor
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Ashley knew exactly what that message was about. Her father wanted to talk about her, Isabella, his beloved wife. The very woman Ashley couldn't stand. She wasn't in the mood for another talk filled with subtle guilt trips and forced understanding. Even though the school day had barely begun, she was already thinking of ways to avoid that conversation entirely. Her eyes shifted across the room and landed on someone, someone who could be useful, more of a distraction. "George." She said, turning to him suddenly. "Can we start working on the project today?" George blinked, caught off guard. "Oh… uh, I mean, I haven't gotten all the materials yet. The research stuff and..." "We can get them together." She cut in. "I'm your partner in this project. I should be of use too, right?" He stared at her for a second, then nodded. "Okay." "Great." Ashley said, a little too quickly. "We'll start after school." "Oh. Okay." George replied, still trying to catch up, but pleased noneth
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Alfred’s face darkened like thunder. “A man who used to make Calderon look like nothing before our very eyes. He was exiled from this city years ago, after what he did to my brother’s company. He shouldn’t even be alive. Could it be Miguel Antonio? If it is, we are doomed for sure.” The fire in the hearthstone crackled louder now, as if reacting to the storm of revelations in the room. Chloe's fingers trembled where they laced with Easton's, and Eunice clutched the edge of the armchair as if it were the last solid thing in her world. Alfred’s face was stern, “Miguel Antonio,” he muttered again. The name fell like a curse into the silence. “You told me he vanished,” Eunice said hoarsely. “That he was dealt with.” “I believed he was.” Alfred rubbed a hand over his face. “He was forced out after the collapse of Marrow Holdings. He should have been too deep in legal trouble to ever recover.” Miranda’s eyes flickered. “Well, he’s back. And if I’m correct, he’s the real puppe
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"No." Chloe shook her head. "There is one option." Eunice's eyes widened in horror. "No, Chloe." "Yes." Chloe pulled out her phone. "I'm calling Easton." "Chloe, please," Eunice pleaded, tears falling freely now. "Don't drag him into this." "He's my husband, Mother! He's part of this family! He deserves to know the truth." Before Eunice could stop her, Chloe stepped into the hallway and made the call. Moments later, Easton's deep voice answered. "Chloe?" "Easton, I need you here. Now." Without hesitation, Easton arrived within the hour, stepping into the storm-battered mansion like a beacon of calm in the chaos. "Chloe," he greeted softly before pulling her into a firm embrace. Then he faced Alfred and Eunice. "Tell me everything." Alfred laid out the details—the financial manipulations, Sebastian Calderon's betrayal, the mounting legal pressure. Easton's face grew hard. "You should have called me sooner." "I didn't want to compromise your career," Eunice whispered. "My
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The heavy rain drizzled against the windshield as Chloe Stewart's black SUV pulled into the long driveway of the Stewart estate. The towering iron gates closed behind her with a hollow thud, sealing her into the world she once called home. Her fingers trembled slightly on the steering wheel as she looked up at the grand mansion, this was her childhood sanctuary, her safe haven and now it is overshadowed by scandal and whispers. "We're here, ma'am," the driver said softly. Chloe nodded and exhaled deeply before stepping out into the storm, her high heels clicking against the wet stones. The door opened before she reached it, revealing her mother, Eunice Stewart, standing stiffly in the grand foyer, her face a mask of forced composure. "Mother," Chloe breathed, rushing forward and embracing her tightly. Eunice returned the embrace, but only briefly. "You're here." "Of course, I'm here, the news is everywhere." Chloe pulled back, her eyes searching her mother's face for answer
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