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CHAPTER III: A Dilemma's Crossroads

Author: CP DIZON
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-07 10:57:42
The weight of Drew's decision hung heavy in the air as he grappled with the magnitude of what lay ahead. The illicit project, once a tempting offer now cast in shades of moral ambiguity, loomed over him like a shadow he couldn't shake. The ethical compass that had guided him throughout his career wavered at the crossroads of temptation and consequence.

Late at night, Drew sat in the dim glow of their living room, his mind a tumultuous sea of conflicting thoughts. Jette, sensing his inner turmoil, approached him with a quiet concern etched on her face.

"Drew, you've been wrestling with this decision for days," Jette began, her voice a gentle inquiry. "What's going on?"

Drew looked at her, the flickering uncertainty in his eyes betraying the storm within. "Jette, I've been offered a chance—an opportunity that could redefine our lives. But it comes at a cost. The project is... it's not entirely above board. It's complicated, and I don't know what to do."

Jette sat beside him, her pres
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