POV: Rhys Sometimes the greatest battle is fought not with fists, but with hearts and minds.I stared at the wall of monitors in our makeshift war room, watching Viktor's character assassination unfold across every major news network. Photos of Lyra's father filled the screens, accompanied by headlines screaming about "Family Secrets" and "Hidden Addictions." My hands clenched into fists as another report began dissecting her college relationships."Turn it off," Lyra said quietly from the corner, her face pale."No." I stood up, my mind racing. "This is exactly what Viktor wants, for us to hide, to go quiet, to let his narrative win." I turned to Chris, who was frantically typing at three different laptops. "How many media outlets do we control or have relationships with?"Chris looked up, confused. "What do you mean?""I mean, over the past five years, how many newspapers, TV stations, and online platforms have we invested in, partnered with, or helped financially?" I pulled out my
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