A week later, the sales world buzzed with anticipation as the business summit at Mr. Davies' company kicked off. Representatives from various companies in the property sales industry gathered in the luxurious conference hall, ready to take notes from each other. All around, people jumped into discussions about growth strategies, market trends, and innovations that needed better marketing. Christopher, Laura, and River were among the attendees, their paths destined to cross once more in the corporate world. It made Laura uncomfortable, seeing as she had to work while navigating the double agenting that she was working between Christopher and River. Laura's worries aside, the summit was a large elegant affair, with polished marble floors and crystal chandeliers that threw a warm glow over the attendees. The air was thick with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and everywhere you turned, you could hear the murmur of conversation. As participants finally settled into their seats, Mr. Da

In the wake of the heated confrontation, Christopher found himself caught in a wide range of emotions. Regret gnawed at him, each second emphasizing how foolish he was, and how big a mistake he had made. He desperately wanted to fix things, to mend the trust he had just damaged, but he did not know what to do, and all around him, the party thrummed with life. With a heavy heart, he smiled blandly at everyone who called his name and thought about how he could make this up to Laura.Meanwhile, Laura had found her way to a quiet, deserted corner of the hall, her composure barely hiding the extent of the hurt she felt. The accusation from Christopher had wounded her deeply, and she struggled to understand why her husband would doubt her loyalty to him. Even a fool could tell that the picture he had been sent had been exaggerated, and even with the exaggeration, they were not incriminating. He did not trust her, and that stung. The party continued around her, a vibrant, thrumming mass of e

As the night had deepened, Christopher had delved further into his research, determined to finally figure out the identity of River's mysterious sponsor. With each keystroke, the truth had gradually revealed itself, sending a chill down his spine. It was Mike Chablis, a renowned philanthropist and influential figure in the business world. The name hit him like a bolt of lightning, semging him into a vivid flashback to a moment that had long been buried in the backs of his memory.In the flashback, Christopher found himself transported back to his days at the Philly group, the time when he had been overly eager to prove himself in the real estate industry and to his in laws. He vividly remembered his meeting with Mike Chablis, a potential client who had said that he was interested in purchasing high-end properties. Christopher had prepared for the meeting, hoping to impress the rich investor he had been assigned t in the company meeting. He had been so foolish; he had thought that was

As Christopher and Laura left the charity gala, a sense of victory washed over them. The exposé had done what it was supposed to do, leaving River and Chablis exposed to the world. In the dim glow of the streetlights, the couple held on to each other tightly, the weight of the night slowly lifting off their shoulders.On their way back home, their phones began buzzing incessantly, calls and text messages flooding in from friends, family, and colleagues. The news of their bold move had spread across the sales world like wildfire, getting a whole lot of reactions from those who had heard the truth. Messages of congratulations, admiration, and even offers of support poured in, congratulating them for their courage and expose well done. Amidst the host of notifications, Christopher and Laura found comfort in each other's arms. They held each other, the gravity of their actions sinking in. It was a moment of quiet victory, and they were thankful for the fact that they had made it through

The sun was low in the sky as Laura and Christopher sat in their cozy living room, the soft glow of the lamp in the corner bathing them in a warm, orange shade. Excitement and joy reflected in their eyes as they bundled together, talking about their plans for the future.They had both been toying with the idea of increasing the business for the two weeks since the expose, and with the buzz that they had been getting, they wanted to make use of it and take advantage of it. Laura, her voice filled with knowing, turned to Christopher. "I honestly believe that making our real estate business bigger is the right step for us. With your recent success, we have the perfect momentum to attract new clients and opportunities, and everyone is looking at us to see just what we would do next. We just need investors to help us kick-start this expansion.”Christopher nodded, his enthusiasm matching hers. "Absolutely, Laura. We've proven how capable we are, and now it's time to take our business to