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The Beginning of His Downfall

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Chapter 18: The Beginning of His Downfall

Sera’s POV

The city skyline stretched before me, a sea of glittering lights, but I only saw my reflection in the glass. The woman staring back was a stranger—her lips curled in a smirk, her eyes alight with something dark and dangerous.

Power.

I had never felt it before. Not in this way.

I swirled the deep red wine in my glass, savoring its rich taste, its warmth spreading through my veins. The sound of Ethan’s enraged voice echoed from his office, his anger a symphony to my ears.

He was unraveling.

And I was the one pulling the threads.

My phone vibrated on the table, breaking my trance. I reached for it, my pulse quickening at the name flashing on the screen.

Dante: We’ve successfully linked him to two shell accounts. His company is now under federal review. Soon, they'll be knocking on his door.

A slow, satisfied smile spread across my lips.

It was happening.

I set the phone down just as the door to Ethan’s office burst open, slamming again
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