Rachael hurried down the corridor as she left Raymond’s office, her pulse racing in her throat. Tonight, there had been something unhinged in his eyes, something that told her if she stayed too close, she would get burned with him.She slipped into the elevator, her reflection staring back at her from the mirrored walls. For years, she had told herself that standing by Raymond was worth it... the money, the power, and the prestige attached to his name. But as she studied the tension in her face with so fear, she realized something she had never dared admit.If Raymond went down, she would go down with him.And she wasn’t ready to be collateral damage.When the doors opened on the lobby floor, Rachael was greeted by chaos.Reporters clustered near the entrance, shouting questions to anyone who looked remotely connected to the company. Cameras flashed like lightning, and several employees ducked their heads as they hurried past, afraid of being recognized.“Rachael!” one of the jo
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