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Chapter one hundred and thirty three
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The courtroom buzzed with anticipation as Nathan took his seat, flanked by his legal team. At the center of the proceedings, Cassandra adjusted her papers, her expression calm but resolute. She had rehearsed every detail of her testimony, knowing that the weight of truth rested heavily on her shoulders.

When the judge called the session to order, the room fell silent. Nathan’s lawyer, Mr. Whitman, rose first, addressing the court with a measured tone. “Your Honor, we intend to present evidence today that clearly demonstrates the falsity of the documents upon which Liam Hayes relies, as well as the manipulations surrounding the alleged kidnapping that has been used to intimidate and manipulate shareholders.”

Cassandra was called to the stand. She rose, her posture steady, and took the oath. The moment she began speaking, the court’s atmosphere shifted. She recounted the fake kidnapping in meticulous detail—the fabricated alarms, the false hotel logs, the coordinated lies meant to isola
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