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Chapter One-Hundred-Tweenty Two

Author: Tee Growrich
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-12 23:38:34

Daniel exhaled, his grip tightening slightly on the steering wheel. “Tasha,” he began, his voice measured but firm, “I need you to know something. I’ve got evidence on Vanessa, enough to ruin her completely.”

Tasha’s head whipped toward him, her brows knitting in surprise. “Evidence? Then why isn’t she already in jail?”

Daniel sighed, his gaze fixed on the road. “It’s not that simple. Vanessa’s not just some opportunist; she’s someone who’s made a career out of playing with people’s weaknesses. If I pull the trigger on this, it’s not just about sending her to jail. There’s collateral damage, things she could use to hurt people I care about. I’ve been working to ensure there’s no room for her to retaliate.”

Tasha frowned, a mix of curiosity and frustration bubbling within her. “What could she possibly have on you or anyone else that’s stopping you? It sounds like you’re giving her too much credit.”

Daniel hesitated for a moment, his jaw tightening. “Vanessa… she wasn’t always l
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