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Chapter 40

Author: ONYINYE
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**Revelations and Redemption**

The Shah family stood at the brink of a new challenge. The evidence Ravi had uncovered pointed toward a shadowy organization bent on reviving The Consortium's operations. But this time, the enemy was even more cunning, their methods subtler, cloaked behind charitable fronts and corporate facades.

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Ayesha’s Determination

Ayesha spent long hours in the study, poring over documents, tracing connections, and identifying key players in this new conspiracy. Arman sat by her side, his steady presence a source of comfort and strength.

“You don’t have to do this alone,” he reminded her, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

She smiled, though her exhaustion was evident. “I know. But I need to understand the scope of what we’re facing. If we don’t act fast, they’ll undo everything we’ve worked so hard to achieve.”

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Ravi’s Discovery

The turning point came when Ravi intercepted a series of encrypted emails linking a powerful media tycoon to the shadowy or
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