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Ariana can't wait any longer. After receiving the report from the detective, she realizes the depth of the conspiracy involving Leonard, Darinna, and her stepfather. All of them were connected in a dirty network that had destroyed her life long ago.

Nathaniel scrutinized the documents in front of him with a serious expression. "If this information is leaked to the public, Leonard will be finished," he said quietly.

"But we have to do it right," Ariana replied. "I want enough evidence to put him in jail, not just make him lose his reputation."

Nathaniel nodded. "I can help you. But we need a good strategy."

Ariana looked at Nathaniel with eyes full of conviction. "What should we do?"

Nathaniel leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment. "We need to find additional, stronger evidence. I have contacts in the financial sector who can track Leonard's hidden financial flows. If we can find evidence that he's using illegal funds or laundering money, that would be enough to break h
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