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chapter 25: Aftermath and Truth

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The headlines hit by dawn.

“Tech Billionaire Dominic Kane’s Shocking Family Secret Exposed!”

“Arrest of Ezra Kane Unravels Hidden Web of Corporate Crimes.”

“Mother of Billionaire’s Secret Son Breaks Silence.”

Ava stared at the TV screen in the cabin’s kitchen, Liam’s cereal going untouched beside her. Dominic’s confession letter had gone viral within hours of being submitted to the authorities. Every journalist wanted a quote, a photo, a statement.

But she wasn’t interested in headlines.

She was watching the man behind them.

Dominic stood at the window, phone glued to his ear. “No. I’m not retracting. Yes, I’m aware of the fallout. Let the board vote. If they want to replace me, let them.”

He ended the call with a slow exhale, then finally turned to Ava.

“They’re panicking.”

“I’m not,” she said softly.

Dominic’s face flickered with gratitude. “You should be. Stock’s crashing. Investigators are circling. My reputation’s toast.”

“Good,” Ava replied. “Now they’ll see what you’ve survived
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