The tension in the air was palpable, the weight of our discoveries still hanging between us. Yet, through it all, Adrian never wavered. He stood by me—his presence, unwavering and constant, as if he knew that the battle we were facing could not be fought alone. We sat together in the study, surrounded by the evidence we’d collected—evidence that would bring down Marcus and anyone else who had their hands stained with corruption. Adrian glanced at the documents strewn across the table, his eyes narrowed in thought, but I saw the quiet resolve beneath his calm exterior. “You don’t have to do this,” I said, my voice soft but firm. “The risks are too great. If you continue to help me, it’s not just your reputation at stake—it’s your entire future. You could lose everything.” He turned to me, his gaze steady, unwavering. “Everything I’ve built means nothing if I don’t stand for what’s right. I’m with you, Elena, no matter what.” His words hit me like a wave crashing over rocks—powerfu
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