** The Web of Lies**Michael paced the confines of his sleek office, his mind racing. His phone buzzed on the desk, and he grabbed it instantly. Seeing Clara’s name, he quickly answered.“Clara, are you okay?” he asked, his voice laced with concern.“No,” Clara admitted, her voice barely audible. “Andrew confronted me today. He knows something’s up. I couldn’t lie my way out of it for much longer.”Michael cursed under his breath. “What exactly did he say?”“He asked why I’ve been so distant, why I’ve been avoiding him. He’s suspicious, Michael, and he’s not letting it go,” Clara explained, her voice trembling.Michael pinched the bridge of his nose, his mind working overtime. “We need to be careful, Clara. If he finds out about us… everything falls apart.”“What are we going to do?” Clara asked, panic creeping into her tone.Michael hesitated for a moment, then spoke firmly. “For now, you need to stay calm. We can’t give him any more reason to suspect anything. I’ll handle Andrew if
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