Unveiling misconceptions

And just like that, Mia was driven away in the patrol car.

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Once Shawn entered his room, he settled onto his bed and started reviewing the file once more.

Immediately after leaving Beats Corporation, he drove straight to his house. Upon arrival, he inquired, "Is she here?"

The nearest maid lowered her gaze and responded, "No, Master. Madam left in the morning and hasn't returned yet."

Shawn's eyes narrowed. Could she still be with Damien?

He strode purposefully to the lounge and seated himself in an armchair. Regardless of how many hours it took, she would eventually come and meet him there, he resolved.

Glancing at the green file in his hand, it seemed strangely lacking in content. He contemplated it for a moment before finally opening it.

After a couple of minutes, he realized he had been mistaken about the girl all along, right from the beginning. She harbored no ulterior motives when she first approached him—it was purely coincidental. She wasn't interested in his wealth, she was