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Chapter 145: The Hidden Snake
The next morning, Aisha walked into Adesins Corporation with her heart already set. On her way up to Jalen’s office, she had heard the hushed voices among staff, the sudden silence whenever someone entered the elevator. The story of a mole leaking information was spreading faster than wildfire, and fear was already breeding suspicion. Everyone was looking over their shoulders, wondering who could be the traitor.When she stepped into Jalen’s office, she met him sitting at his desk, shoulders slumped, a pen rolling idly between his fingers. His face looked worn, not just from his recent wounds but from the invisible weight of betrayal.“Jalen,” she said softly, moving closer, “don’t let this eat you up. I know what is happening. I know how dangerous this leak is. But you are not alone in this. I have a plan.”For a moment, he just stared at her, his expression unreadable, as if weighing whether he could trust her with this burden. His voice came low and heavy. “And how exactly do
Chapter 144: The Leak
The sun was only beginning to break the horizon when Jalen Adesina’s black SUV rolled through the gates of Adesins Corporation headquarters. It had been weeks since he last stepped into the building, and though his body was still weak from surgeries and near brushes with death, he refused to show it. His face was pale, his steps calculated, but there was still that unyielding air of command about him — the dignity of a man unwilling to be seen as broken.Inside his office, Fiona rose quickly from her seat as soon as he entered. Her eyes softened with worry, but she swallowed it down and went straight to business. A heavy brown folder sat in her hands.“Sir, I’ve compiled the latest reports,” she said carefully, laying the file on his desk. “The company has been badly shaken since you’ve been away. Investors are restless. A few major contracts have already been delayed. Staff morale is low. People are whispering in corners, wondering if we can survive this storm.”Jalen lowered hims
Chapter 143: Homecoming Fires
The hall of the police headquarters was filled with cameras, reporters, and microphones. Inspector Dennis stood at the podium in his dark uniform, his face solemn yet firm. The weight of weeks of chaos hung on his shoulders, but today he needed to project certainty.He cleared his throat and spoke into the microphone, his deep voice carrying across the room.“Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today to confirm officially that Carlos Arturo, leader of the deadly operations that have troubled this city for months, is dead.”A ripple of murmurs moved across the hall as cameras flashed and pens scribbled furiously. Dennis held his ground, his eyes scanning the crowd.“The police,” he continued, “remain committed to ensuring peace and order, as it has always been in this city. Though Carlos and his cartel have been taken care of, let me assure you, we are not folding our arms. We will not allow another wave of havoc to rise. Our men are on constant watch.""And I must also use thi
Chapter 142: When Love is Questioned
The soft beeping of the monitor was the only sound in the hospital room when the door opened gently. Jalen, propped against the pillows with a bandaged shoulder, raised his eyes from the file he had been pretending to read. He didn’t need to look twice to know who had entered. Mr. Okonta, with that aura of authority that seemed to follow him everywhere, walked in briskly, his designer suit as crisp as his voice when he greeted.“Mr. Adesina,” Okonta said, standing near the bed with his hands folded across his chest. “I trust you are recovering well?”Jalen forced a polite smile, though the weight in Okonta’s tone told him this was no casual visit. “I'm getting better, sir. Thank you for checking in.”Okonta’s gaze shifted briefly to Aisha, who sat quietly on the chair beside the bed. She looked fragile, her face pale, her fingers knotted together on her lap. Okonta’s eyes lingered on her for a moment, sharp and calculating, before he returned to Jalen.“Recovery is important, yes
Chapter 141: A Cold Act of Revenge
That night, in a corner restaurant tucked away from the busy streets, Tiana sat in a private booth, her back straight, her eyes fixed on the entrance. She wore a dark coat, her hair pulled back, her face glowing under the dim yellow light. This meeting had been carefully arranged, the location chosen to avoid unnecessary eyes. She had waited long enough for the mysterious message she received days ago to turn into reality.At exactly eight o’clock, the door opened and a man slipped inside. He wasn’t someone many would notice in a crowd; his presence quiet, his steps almost too cautious. He adjusted his glasses as he scanned the room before making his way to Tiana’s table.“Ms. Brooks,” he said in a low tone, acknowledging her with a small nod.Tiana studied him, her eyes sharp. “So you are the one who sent the message,” she replied.The man sat opposite her, leaning slightly forward. His name was Mr. Kene, a junior executive in the financial department of Adesins Corporation. He
Chapter 140: Another Tiana in Disguise?
The fallout from the leaked story about Aisha spread faster than wildfire. By mid-morning, the hospital compound was swarming with journalists, their cameras flashing at every possible angle, their voices overlapping as they shouted questions.“Mr. Adesina, is it true your girlfriend once worked with Carlos Arturo?”“Are you aware she had dealings with the Arturo Corporation?”“Do you still trust her after all these revelations?”The security men struggled to control them, forming a barricade at the hospital gate, but the frenzy didn’t reduce. The air was thick with tension, the kind that could suffocate even the strongest heart. Inside, Jalen sat up in his hospital bed, pale and still recovering, his mind torn apart by the noise from outside and the chaos within. He had survived bullets, betrayal, and business storms, but this, this test of loyalty and love seemed heavier than all.Aisha stood by the window, staring at the crowd below. Her hands trembled as she pressed them against
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