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Chapter 7

Author: Perfect Timing
While not exactly a tsunami, my lawsuit caused significant waves among the financial and legal circles.

"High-Society Scandal! Naomi Sullivan of Sullivan Group Sued by Husband Over Illegal Labor Practices!"

A headline like that was enough to grab everyone's attention.

Naomi and Jared clearly hadn't expected me to come at them in this manner. After two days of radio silence, they chose an arrogant and foolish way to respond to the lawsuit.

They held a press conference.

I sat on the couch in Yvette's office, watching the live broadcast. Through the screen, I stared at the impeccably dressed Jared.

"I feel both deeply hurt and confused by Mr. Ian Lewis' actions," Naomi said to the camera, looking like someone who'd loved deeply but had suffered a great betrayal.

"I admit that I designed a trial with the intention of testing human nature. However, my original intention was simply to find a partner who could share both joys and hardships with me. I was never looking for an employee
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