From Betrayal to Forever

e's

thoughts were racing with queries, uncertainties, and tidbits of the discussions from the previous evenin

n investigative journalist and former college buddy while scrolling thro

ered, the line buzzed. "Kate! It h

ice a little weak. "I need a

she said in an inquisitiv

f any scandals, legal actions, or unethical behaviour. I also need to know if

you want to look into this, Kate? Simon is an extrem

tated. "Please, Emma.

us tone. "I'll get to work excav

relief, I murmu

chest as I hung up. There would be n

planations, but I also wanted to ignore him. I only agreed because I was curious

d he looked way too controlled and polished. I wal

as he continued, "Th

at down. "Simon, this h

s demonstrate my years-long efforts to tidy up my father's mess. I was unaware of

statements, internal documents, and meeting minutes all appeared

r-old note. Why does this paper imply that you were involve

ore he straightened out. "That is an

use it as an excuse, don't you? "It isn't w

elling you the truth." "Kate, I've tried everything I ca

what my family lost because of you." "Don't get in tou

oth Simon's words and the contradictions in his story persisted in my

he door opened. Lucas entered with his ever-charming smile. I t

d her. "I hope we're

ded, "It would have been nic

ity keeps things exciting." "This is Kate Williams, th

skilfully presented my work throughout the conference, portraying me as the upcoming

chair, "we have to address the elephant in the ro

ng. "What does that ha

r work stands on its own, free from any influence or controversy tied to Simo

ach other uneasily. What

perated in an ethical manner. The fact that Kate overcame such

. Lucas had twisted the narrative to suit his agenda, planti

the investors had left.

he held up his hands. "I was ass

his? I yelled. "And implying

y. "I'm protecting your interests

faith in him. "Never agai

small smil

night when my phone rang with a

ry. Come see me at 6 PM tomorrow.

they know, and who was this person? A part of me wanted to disr

typed ba

e shop on Fifth and Main was

ey had answers for whoever this was. But could

ate staring at her phone, caught between fear and hope. What evidence