All Chapters of Your Lips to Mine #5: The Billionaire's Heart on Trial: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

I sat back in my office chair, the fluorescent lights above flickering slightly as I flipped through the stack of documents Dominic Hayes had entrusted to me. The pages felt heavier with each turn, the weight of the case pressing down on me more with every detail I uncovered. I had already begun the difficult task of untangling the web of financial records, and though I had only scratched the surface, something felt off.Adrian Hayes, Dominic’s cousin, was a name that had come up several times in our initial conversations. The accusations that Dominic had been set up by Adrian were vague, yet urgent. The more I dug into the financials of Hayes International, the more I realized how intricate this case truly was. The company’s transactions, the offshore accounts, the involvement of high-profile executives—everything screamed corruption. But in the midst of all that, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the truth was buried deeper, somewhere beyond the papers and figures.I had always prid

The buzz around Dominic Hayes's case had grown louder in the past few days. The media was relentless, and the pressure on me was suffocating. At first, it had been easy to dismiss the whispers, to ignore the flashing headlines that screamed from every news outlet. But now, as the media frenzy intensified, it felt like they were breathing down my neck, demanding answers I didn’t have.It wasn’t just the reporters who were circling like vultures. It was the pressure from my colleagues too. My firm had a reputation to uphold, and they weren’t keen on having a scandal-tainted case attached to their name. The whispers about Dominic’s involvement in financial crimes weren’t just speculation anymore—they were becoming an ugly truth in the eyes of the public. And I was caught in the middle of it all, trying to keep my composure while everything around me threatened to collapse.Everywhere I went, there were flashes of cameras, voices shouting my name, questions thrown at me from every directi

The morning started like any other—coffee in hand, stacks of files waiting to be reviewed, and my mind racing with leads I needed to chase down. But by midday, everything had changed. I had spent hours digging deeper into George Alvarado’s financial dealings, hoping to solidify the connection between him and the fraudulent transactions. It was meticulous work, sifting through reports, emails, and account records. However, my efforts were starting to reveal something unexpected. George wasn’t the mastermind; he was merely a pawn. The evidence pointed higher up the chain, to someone with access to more significant decision-making powers. And then I found it—a crucial lead. A series of encrypted messages exchanged between George and someone only identified as “A.H.” Adrian Hayes. The realization hit me like a freight train. Dominic’s cousin wasn’t just a bitter relative; he was actively working to destroy the company. I sat back in my chair, staring at the screen. My instincts had bee