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Chapter 189: The Price of Progress  

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The success of countering the coalition’s smear campaign brought a wave of relief to Paulina and her team. However, the constant battle to protect Project Nexus was beginning to take its toll. Every victory seemed to come with a new challenge, and the relentless pressure was weighing heavily on everyone involved.

Paulina stood in her office, staring out the window at the bustling city below. The glow of success was overshadowed by a sense of unease she couldn’t shake.

Elijah entered quietly, his gaze immediately locking onto her. “You’re brooding,” he said softly, stepping closer.

Paulina sighed, turning to face him. “It’s hard not to. We keep winning, but it feels like every step forward comes with a bigger fight waiting for us. How long can we keep this up?”

Elijah placed his hands on her shoulders, his touch grounding her. “As long as it takes. You’ve built something incredible, Paulina. The challenges aren’t a sign of failure they’re proof of how much what you’re doing mat
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