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Chapter 50: Keep an eye on Her

Author: JENNA
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Xander’s POV

Eric was already waiting when I stepped into the study, tablet in hand, the dim light catching the hard edge of his face.

“Updates,” I ordered.

He didn’t hesitate. “The leak hit last night. Two independent bloggers traced Liam’s payments to the tabloids. Screenshots, timestamps, the whole trail. It’s spreading like wildfire.”

My jaw flexed. “Good. And Liam?”

Eric’s mouth curved faintly. “Scrambling. He’s calling editors, threatening lawyers. But the narrative’s slipping. The more he denies, the more desperate he looks.”

I leaned against the desk, satisfaction curling in my chest. “Let him drown in it.”

Eric didn’t smile this time. He shifted. “There’s more.”

My eyes narrowed. “Speak.”

“Clarissa’s gone quiet. No appearances, no public statements. She hasn’t returned calls. It looks like she’s hiding.”

My brow arched. “Or plotting.”

“Exactly.”

I tapped my fingers against the desk, slow, deliberate. “She’s not innocent in this. She knew Liam’s play before it hit the headline
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