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Chapter 70: The Quiet Before the Storm
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The morning after the gala was anything but calm.Natalie Evans sat at the long table in the conference room of the Evans Initiative headquarters, dressed in a crisp black blazer and a pale blouse, her coffee cooling untouched in front of her. Outside the frosted glass walls, the rest of the office buzzed with frantic phone calls and a press team trying to tame the media frenzy unleashed by her explosive speech the night before.Across from her, Riley Cho tapped rapidly at her tablet, streaming live social media sentiment and major news outlets. Headlines scrolled across the screen:"Natalie Evans Declares War on Corporate Corruption.""Evans Initiative Data Dump Sends Shockwaves Through Industry.""Silicon Giants Linked to Sabotage Plot Against Evans Foundation."Natalie leaned back in her chair, arms crossed. “Give me the breakdown.”Riley blew a breath through her teeth. “Fifty-four million views on your speech in twelve hours. Trending number one globally. We’ve had fifteen whistl
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The night of the Evans Initiative launch gala had arrived like the eye of a hurricane—calm on the surface, seething beneath. The grand ballroom of the Andelorian Hotel shimmered with chandeliers, polished marble floors, and hundreds of guests in tailored suits and glittering gowns.Every major news network had a crew stationed by the red carpet. Celebrities, politicians, CEOs, and foreign dignitaries buzzed about the room like moths to a flame. But Natalie Evans wasn’t just the flame—she was the firestorm.Inside her dressing suite, Natalie stood before the mirror as her stylist added the final touches to her crimson silk gown. The gown hugged her figure with power and grace, the color not chosen for fashion, but for symbolism—resurgence, passion, danger.Adrian stepped into the room quietly. “You’re trending on four platforms and you haven’t even made your entrance yet.”Natalie gave a tight smile. “Let them talk. They’re about to see the real show.”He studied her reflection. “Are y
Rising From The Ashes Chapter 71: Echoes of Power
The wind howled across the city skyline, a cold front sweeping in as if mirroring the chill brewing in Natalie Evans’s veins. She stood in the main hall of the Evans Initiative headquarters—an architectural marvel of glass, steel, and fierce determination. The launch gala was only a day away. Her staff moved with calculated urgency, every step rehearsed, every detail scrutinized. But Natalie’s focus wasn’t on flowers or press releases. It was on the invisible war being waged against her.She tightened the belt around her tailored navy coat and adjusted her gloves, preparing to leave. Today’s meeting wasn’t in the office, and it wasn’t about aesthetics. It was strategy.And she was done playing defense.The black SUV cut through the quiet of early morning as it drove toward the edge of the city. Natalie sat in the back seat, silent, scrolling through the latest financial reports and encrypted messages her tech team had decrypted overnight. Adrian’s flash drive had unlocked a hornet’s n
Rising From The Ashes Chapter 70: The Quiet Before the Storm
Natalie Evans stood on the balcony of the penthouse suite overlooking the city, her sharp eyes scanning the horizon as dawn painted streaks of gold across the skyline. The glass of red wine in her hand remained untouched. Sleep had evaded her again, not due to nightmares—but calculations. Thoughts. Strategies.She was no longer the woman who once cried herself to sleep over a man who never truly valued her. She was power in stilettos. The kind of woman people whispered about—some with awe, others with fear.Behind her, the penthouse was quiet. Her daughter, Lily, still peacefully tucked in bed after Natalie had kissed her goodnight, humming the same lullaby her mother once sang to her. That single ritual reminded her of who she was doing all this for. Not revenge. Not even to prove them wrong anymore. But to secure a future where Lily would never have to shrink herself to fit into someone else’s world.The sound of the elevator arriving broke the silence. Natalie turned, her heels cli
Rising From The Ashes Chapter 69: The Weight of Truth
Natalie Evans stood in the center of her sleek new office, sunlight flooding through the tall glass windows. The city skyline glittered in the distance, but her mind was miles away. Her fingers traced the edge of the mahogany desk, and despite the strength she had projected for the world, a storm churned in her chest.The quiet hum of her assistant’s voice over the intercom pulled her back to the present."Ms. Evans, Mr. Sinclair is here. Shall I send him in?"She paused. It had been two days since she had learned the full extent of Adrian’s involvement in the media scandal. Two days since she had decided to give him a chance to explain himself."Yes," she said coolly, taking her seat.The door opened, and Adrian walked in, every bit as composed and refined as she remembered—but there was a tension behind his eyes. He looked tired, worn by guilt, regret, and the weight of what they had become."Natalie," he said softly, his voice a low rumble."Adrian," she replied with a nod, gesturi
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Natalie Evans stood at the edge of the estate’s private balcony, the late afternoon sun bleeding gold across the sprawling city below. From her vantage point, she could see the world she had once ruled—and the very world that had tried to tear her down. She didn’t flinch at the memory anymore. In fact, she welcomed it. Every cut, every betrayal, every whispered doubt had forged the woman she now was.Inside, the estate hummed with activity. Natalie had gathered some of the most influential allies she’d quietly made over the past year—financial moguls, media tycoons, renowned legal minds, and even two key members of Parliament. They had all come under the pretense of a private gala, but Natalie had bigger plans.She stepped back inside and scanned the grand parlor. The chandeliers sparkled, casting warm light over the sea of polished shoes and elegant gowns. Waiters glided between guests, refilling glasses and offering hors d’oeuvres, but everyone knew this wasn’t just any gathering. W
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