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CHAPTER 143

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Audrey's POV

"We have an even greater problem.” I followed Lucas behind Michael into the penthouse living room, where television was already arranged. A news anchor was reporting, and the words gave me shivers down my spine.

"Lucas Kent's secret lover, Audrey Willows, is accused of corporate corruption. Top-secret documents suggest she embezzled millions working for Kent Enterprises. The shocking news has us all wondering—did billionaire CEO Lucas know about his mistress's corruption? And did he attempt to cover it up?" I sat back on my heels. They weren't after me alone.

They were after Lucas as well. Lucas cursed, running his hand through his hair. "They're trying to turn this into a scandal of such magnitude as to ruin me."

Michael agreed. "And succeeded. Stock is plummeting, board members are up in arms, and investors are pulling out. If this continues, the damage might be too vast to repair." My stomach knotted. "All because of me." Lucas's eyes leaped to mine. "No, this is due t
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