At the same time, Juliet watched the chaos unfold from a distance, her emotions in turmoil.She sat in her apartment, scrolling through the latest headlines, her brow furrowed.The image of Pearl standing confidently at the podium replayed in her mind."She’s incredible," Juliet murmured, then immediately frowned, her fingers gripping her phone tightly."Or maybe she’s just... foolish?"Her thoughts warred within her.Pearl’s actions were undeniably brave, but the way she stood by Louis made Juliet’s stomach churn."She’s doing it for him," Juliet whispered, biting her lip."But why does that bother me so much? I’m not even his..." She trailed off, unwilling to finish the thought.Juliet clutched the printed photograph in her hand as she approached storefront of an underground art dealer known only as “Tanner.”The location, tucked away in a rundown part of the city, was a stark contrast to the world of luxury and intrigue she’d been navigating lately.Her nerves prickled, but her det

Juliet walked briskly down the quiet street, her heart racing with a mix of anxiety and determination.After what had happened at the warehouse, she couldn’t shake the feeling of fear . But She had to know the truth about Louis—and Pearl.The photograph that had plagued her thoughts, the rumors swirling about their relationship—it all led back to Tanner.She’d gone to Tanner’s apartment for answers, thinking he was the key to unreveal the mystery.But this time, as she arrived, something felt different.The usual quiet of the building was replaced by flashing police lights.Officers milled around outside, and the building was taped off with caution signs."What happened?" she asked, walking toward the police officer who stood nearby.The officer glanced at her briefly, then turned his attention back to the building."There’s been a murder. We’re investigating."Juliet froze, her blood running cold.Murder? Tanner? Had he been killed because of the secrets he knew?Her stomach twisted

The figure stepped forward, revealing a masked individual clad in black.His movements were deliberate, the gun steady in his grip."You’ve dug too deep, Louis Kindsor," the figure said, his voice distorted through a voice modulator."Turn around and walk away, or this ends here."Louis straightened, his fury boiling just beneath the surface."You think you can scare me? Do you have any idea how far I’m willing to go for the truth?"The figure chuckled coldly."The truth won’t save you. It will bury you."Terminator X, ever the strategist, spoke next."You don’t want to do this. Pull that trigger, and you’ll have the entire Kindsor estate crawling with investigators. Even your bosses won’t be able to protect you."The figure hesitated, his gun lowering slightly."You’re playing a dangerous game, both of you. This isn’t about justice. It’s about survival. And you’re out of your depth."Louis took a step forward, his eyes locked on the masked man."If you’re here, it means Edward knows

Vivian leaned back in her luxurious chair, a glass of champagne in hand, her lips curling into a triumphant smile as she watched the latest news broadcast.Reporter: "Breaking news: Leaked emails suggest Louis Kindsor may have ties to international criminal organizations. Allegations of money laundering and illicit deals are spreading like wildfire."Ben sat across from her, his laptop open to a forum where the smear campaign was gaining traction."The global response is better than we expected. Social media’s ablaze, and even his staunchest allies are starting to distance themselves.""Good," Vivian said, raising her glass."Let’s keep pouring fuel on the fire. Louis Kindsor won’t just lose his reputation; he’ll lose everything."The centerpiece of their campaign was a set of falsified emails supposedly exchanged between Louis and several notorious criminal organizations.The emails detailed fabricated deals involving money laundering, illegal arms trading, and even human trafficking

"I am deeply hurt," Vivian began, dabbing at her dry eyes with a silk handkerchief."To think that my fiancé, Ben, would stoop so low… I had no idea he was behind these forgeries.I’m as much a victim as anyone else here."Beside her, Ben hung his head, playing the part of the guilty party."This is my fault," he confessed, his voice low and regretful."I wanted to protect Vivian and hurt Louis for what he did to her.She had nothing to do with it."Just as the crowd began to question her sincerity, Vivian’s demeanor shifted.Her crocodile tears were replaced with a knowing smirk."But since we’re discussing Louis," she said, her voice now laced with venom."there’s something the world deserves to know—a secret he’s been hiding for years.One that involves the tragic downfall of the Cavendish family."Gasps rippled through the room.Louis, who had been watching the press conference from the sidelines, stiffened.His jaw clenched, and his fists curled at his sides as reporters pounced