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Evan was surprised. His father left something for him? But his notebook never mentioned it.And how could he find it? He looked up to meet Harland's gaze. " Did he leave any clues.... something to lead me to this LEVERAGE?" Evan asked. Harland smiled little. " That's for you to find out... But i can offer you a temporary solution till you figure it out." " Which is... "First, you need to build a crypto-based alternative empire in secret to save some of your wealth. Make it an insurance for your assets.Then call an open press meeting and act deeply heartbroken about the burned pharmaceutical facility. Make it look like the news broke you. They will be watching. You need to make them feel like they succeeded.Evan sighed. "What do I do after that?""Then you go find whatever your father left for you to win this war. The IT team will handle the rest," Harland said and stood up."Where are you going?" Evan asked."I have someone to meet," Harland replied and walked out.Evan wond
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The next afternoon, Evan was stretched out on the poolside couch in his penthouse, enjoying the moment He sipped his glass of wine carefully before dropping it by his side. He turned lazily toward the sound and was surprised to see it was his assistant, Vanessa.He thought he had given her the day off and was certain he’d already handled every matter that needed his attention. So when he saw her coming in with hurried steps, his brows furrowed. He noticed the look of fear on her face as she stood by his side“You have to see this,” she said and showed him her phone. "We warned Evan, to stay humble. But he refused. He made enemies at the top. Now it’s time to reap the consequences. I hope you’ll accept our welcome gift with pleasing hands.Her hands trembled as she spoke. “The number’s anonymous. I tried asking the team to trace it, but nothing comes back. I’m so confused… I don’t know what to do.”Evan sat up slowly and took a deep breath as if it wasn't something to worry about.
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That night, Clara was seated on her velvet sofa in her home. Her hands shook as she clutched her phone, watching the replay of Evan’s interview circulate on every channel, every platform.The video of her drunkenly mocking him played again, this time with bold captions and millions of angry comments scrolling beneath it. Her phone buzzed relentlessly as one message after another flashed across the screen.She checked them carefullyFrom: Elite Luxe FashionEffective immediately, we are terminating our partnership. Your conduct does not align with our values.From: Glowingskin InternationalYour contract is void. We cannot be associated with you any more From: Diamond heightsClara, we regret to inform you that our upcoming campaign has been canceled. Please refrain from using our name henceforth.She blinked her eyes, not believing what she was seeing.More notifications came in.... headlines, breaking news alerts, sponsorship withdrawals piling on.Her chest tightened. Her hands tr
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The host, feeling confused asked “Mr. Lancaster, Clara has accused you of… domestic misconduct! The warrant issued yesterday has the public questioning your character. Are you scared that this might harm your public character?” Millions gazed on their screens, watching... waiting for his next words.Finally, he said, “No.”The host was surprised at his confidence.Evan sat well, leaning forward slightly . “I won’t deny that Clara and I had a difficult marriage. In which I was used, treated unfairly and made a slave in my own marriage."he dropped casually.His words made everyone in the studio gasp.Even the online comments section went crazy with speculationsThe host was stunned by his words, “How… how is that possible? You're the man in the marriage. How should we believe you?” she asked.Evan drew in a breath. “I was once an orphan. A nobody. I had nothing, no family name, no wealth, no influence. I was so invisible that even Clara felt ashamed to walk beside me in public.”A ri
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" The man you see standing so tall today… left me shattered and traumatized.”Gasps rippled across the hall. Reporters leaned forward, firing questions at once.“Are you saying Evan Lancaster is abusive?”“Do you have proof of these claims?”“How long did this go on?”Clara clutched the microphone, shaking her head like a wounded victim. “I’ve suffered in silence for years. But I can’t stay quiet anymore." She said and burst into sobs. Cameras flashed from every direction. The man in the back watched with a smile. Within the hour, every news outlet carried it“Evan Lancaster Exposed.... Ex-Wife Speaks Out”“Clara Hilton Reveals Traumatizing Marriage to Billionaire Tycoon”“Cheating Scandal Rocks New York City."By evening, it was everywhere and Evan’s name trended worldwide.Meanwhile on the wide flat-screen in Evan’s office, the headline scrolled across every channel.“WARRANT ISSUED FOR EVAN LANCASTER’S QUESTIONING OVER DOMESTIC MISCONDUCT.”Evan sat back in his chair without em
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The following week felt like heaven on earth for Siena as she and Evan grew closer with each passing day.He took her out on quiet dates, museum tours, night walks that made her forget her worries to the extent her mom noticed the change in her emotions.Being with Evan felt like stepping into a world free of troubles and It suddenly felt like it should never end. He had a way of making the ordinary feel extraordinary.Of making her special. He teased her during their walks, slipping jokes that made her laugh until her cheeks hurt. Sometimes, Siena had found herself smiling without reason, her heart racing whenever he called her name There were times she caught herself staring at him, wondering how fast she had gone from pain, anger and doubt to this.Soon, those photos found their ways on the Internet Photos of Siena and Evan together which was secretly taken Either when they were walking hand in hand after dinner, laughing during a late night stroll, sitting close at a roofto
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