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CHAPTER 40: The Looming Shadow

Author: Frank J.P
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-18 23:49:51

Months slipped by like whispers in the wind, bringing with them a deceptive calm. The chaos that once dominated headlines “Marcus Thorne’s downfall and Victoria Walker’s eerie disappearance” faded into the background as the world latched onto fresher scandals and more digestible news cycles. The storm had passed, at least on the surface. But beneath it all, the foundations of their lives had permanently shifted.

Walker Enterprises, once seen as a crumbling empire of corruption, was slowly rising from the ashes. Under Jason’s focused and tireless leadership, the company transformed into something ethical, transparent, and future-driven. He wasn't just the heir anymore; he was the architect of a new legacy. One built not on manipulation, but on integrity. Yet the wounds of betrayal, loss, and legacy ran deep, hidden behind his polished press appearances and calm speeches.

Leah, too, had settled into a new reality, though hers came with its own burdens. With her promotion and widespread
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