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h disbelief. His hands trembled as he slammed a file down on the

he barked, voice cracking under the weight of betr

rned away, rubbing his palms over his face as if trying to wake from a

't flinch, his hands neatly clasped behind his back. He stared at Maleek

g side by side: business deals, travels, ideas, and risks. They shared laughter, late-night strategy sessions,

eek gave it his all. Together, they worked day and night, wrote proposals, and pitched to

lies, saying he had proof that Maleek once stole company funds

glowing above polished tables, the scent of expensive wine and success in the air.

ything was as it should be. They toasted with crystal glas

th a thin smile that

t, his heart pounding with excitement and gratitude. He had rehearsed his words, his presenta

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voice, confessing to taking company money. Documents flashed across

ped. The crowd's murmur grew loud

leek whispered, fr

move. He si

oding in partnership terminated, funding withdrawn, legal review initiated. Don mo

He had poured his savings, his trust, his soul into t

olice sirens wailed outside. Officers marched in, handcuffs glint

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wd, her face pale, trembling. "Maleek!

police pulled him away, his

y, a small vo

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case, her uniform still on, tears rolling down her cheeks

ay in handcuffs before her eyes. The man she admired more than a

mething inside Ell