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CHAPTER TWENTY ONE: LIES

Author: Zoey Walker
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-24 22:58:42

Selene’s POV

Our table seemed like it was a silent war room despite the cafés serene exterior. Ruth's brow was furrowed in concentration as she typed quickly on her laptop. Leon was sipping his espresso and looking through his phone's news feeds.

Nina was standing behind me taking brief notes while mumbling into her headset.

The encounter wasn't informal. We were getting ready for a powerful blow. My hands were clasped around a hot cup of tea as I sat quietly but my mind was alert.

The second media leak had caused Chloe's business to tremble. Sponsors halted transactions, investors withdrew and their legal team was frantically trying to stem the flow. However it wasn't enough, I wanted more of it.

Ruth continued to look at her screen as she spoke.

“Her lawyers just filed a request to block any more leaks.”

“I think they are desperate,” Leon whispered. “This indicates that it is effective and they felt the blow.”

Nina lowered her phone to add .

“She has also scheduled a live intervi
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