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Chapter 52: The Ghost of Obsession

Author: Frank J.P
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-29 16:53:59

Veronica Pierce wasn’t just back in Jason’s life, she had returned like a storm.

Her appearance at the gala with Damian Eze had been no accident. It wasn’t just about glamour or headlines. It was a power play. Her polished look, her sharp smile, the way she clung to Jason’s old rival was all carefully planned. She wasn’t an ex-assistant trying to stay relevant. She was now a well-dressed weapon with a personal agenda, aimed straight at Jason. And through him, at Bella.

The next day, her name was everywhere.

Whispers about her were growing louder. People called her a rising star in the social scene. But Jason and Bella saw the truth behind the headlines. Veronica threw a luxurious, private party attended by influential figures, business people, investors, and elite families. Many of them were the same people Jason had been trying to connect with for the ethical relaunch of Reed & Co.

Veronica charmed them all.

Photos from the event showed her glowing under soft lights, laughing at just
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