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CHAPTER 10

Author: Faridarh
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-23 15:38:16

Mr. Reed's eyes remained fixed on the cryptic message, his mind racing with questions. Who could be behind this? And what did they hope to achieve by revealing such information? Just as he began to ponder the possibilities, his phone rang.

"Hello?" Mr. Reed answered, his voice cautious.

"Mr. Reed," a distorted voice spoke on the other end, "I see you received my message."

"Who is this?" Mr. Reed demanded, his grip on the phone tightening.

"A concerned citizen," the voice replied, its tone dripping with sarcasm. "Someone who knows the truth about your son's little charade."

"What charade are you talking about and what do you want?" Mr. Reed's impatience grew.

"I want the truth to come to light, so I can have what rightfully belongs to me" the voice responded. "Your son's fake relationship with Isabella is an insult to those who genuinely care about him, most especially to you, his father, I'm sure you know nothing about them."

"Rightfully belongs to you? What could that be and what mak
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