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Chapter 34: Pressure Points

Author: J.M
last update publish date: 2026-03-21 21:20:48

The city woke to scandal.

Every major news channel replayed the same clip: Adrian entering the warehouse hours before Ethan’s kidnapping. Headlines questioned motive. Commentators debated parental fitness. Public sympathy fractured into suspicion.

Elena watched the screen in silence.

Lucas muted the television. “Forensics confirm it’s fabricated. Advanced facial grafting. Timecode manipulation.”

“But doubt spreads faster than truth,” Elena said quietly.

Adrian stood near the window, jaw tight.
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