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Secrets Exposed

Author: John Stone
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Secrets Exposed

Vanessa’s office was sleek and professional, with tall windows that offered a sweeping view of the city. But today, the view did nothing to calm the storm inside me. Vanessa sat across from me at her desk, her expression serious as she pushed a stack of documents toward me.

“Anita,” she began, her voice steady but firm, “I’ve been looking into the acquisition records Alex mentioned, as well as Ethan’s company finances. There’s something you need to know.”

I stared at the documents, my coronary heart pounding. “What did you find?”

Vanessa adjusted her glasses and folded her fingers at the desk. “Alex wasn’t completely truthful, however neither turned into Ethan. While Ethan’s corporation is struggling, Alex exaggerated the volume of the economic troubles to control you. And Ethan’s resistance to Alex’s acquisition wasn't pretty much saving his corporation —it turned into personal.”

“Personal?” I echoed, leaning forward.

Vanessa nodded. “It appears Alex and E
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