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Chapter 25

Author: ANNY
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-15 09:24:15

THE SECRETS AND SHADOWS

The police took Senator Johnson and his goons into custody, and Asher and Maya were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

As they watched the police cars drive away, Maya turned to Asher and smiled. "We did it," she said. "We brought them down."

Asher nodded, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. "We make a good team," he said.

Maya's smile faltered, and she looked away. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you everything," she said. "I was trying to protect you."

Asher's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?" he asked.

Maya took a deep breath. "I knew more about the conspiracy than I let on," she said. "I knew that Senator Johnson was involved, and I knew that he would stop at nothing to keep his secrets safe."

Asher's eyes widened in shock. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

Maya's eyes locked on his. "I was trying to protect you," she said. "I didn't want you to get hurt."

Asher's heart swelled with emotion. He knew that Maya had been trying to protect
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