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Author: Bibi
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Chapter 97: The Final Countdown

The tension in the air was thick. Days had passed since the meeting where Ethan and Olivia had pledged to take down Nicholas Gray, but the storm was only getting fiercer. Their investigation had unearthed more secrets than they anticipated, and with each discovery, the stakes became higher. They were no longer just fighting for control of the empire, they were fighting for survival.

Ethan paced around his office, staring at the files on his desk. Olivia had been working tirelessly, uncovering layer after layer of deceit that Gray had built over the years. His empire wasn’t just corrupt, it was built on blood, manipulation, and threats that stretched far beyond anything either of them had anticipated.

“Ethan, we need to move quickly,” Olivia’s voice broke through his thoughts, pulling him back to the present. She stood in the doorway of his office, her face drawn and serious. “Gray is getting suspicious. He knows we’re closing in on him.”

Ethan nodded, h
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