Lucian's POV The office was unusually quiet after Lena left. Night had already fallen, and the once lively corridors of Valentino Empire were slowly emptying. Employees whispered among themselves as they packed their belongings, their eyes filled with curiosity, fear, and gossip. The scandal had shaken everyone. The tension hung in the air like a heavy storm refusing to pass. I stood by the large glass window in the boardroom, staring at the city lights below, my jaw clenched. Behind me, Tara was still raging. “I cannot believe this!” she shouted, her heels striking sharply against the floor as she paced. “How could you let this happen, Lucian?” Her voice grated against my nerves. I had been holding my anger in for hours, forcing myself to remain calm for the sake of the company, for the board, for the investors. But now the restraint was slipping. Kristen stood near the table, arms folded neatly, her face calm but observant. Mr. Robert and Mr. Osborn remained seated, their ex
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