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Chapter 45

Author: ONYINYE
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**A Reckoning and a New Dawn**

The fallout from the sting operation against the syndicate leaders rippled across the city. News of their arrest, coupled with Kunal’s betrayal, shook the Shah family to its core. While they had successfully taken down a major faction of the shadowy organization, they knew the battle wasn’t over. The syndicate’s vast network stretched far beyond what they had exposed, and the Shahs were now firmly in its crosshairs.

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The Reckoning

Kunal’s betrayal was a wound that cut deep. For Arman, it wasn’t just about the danger his uncle had brought into their lives—it was about the trust he had shattered.

“You could’ve come to us,” Arman said during a tense confrontation with Kunal, who now sat in a secured holding room at the estate. “You could’ve told us the truth instead of playing both sides.”

Kunal’s face was pale, his usual arrogance replaced by regret. “I thought I could control it, Arman. I thought I could outsmart them and keep everyone safe.”

“You didn
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