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192“Why are we even siding with this guy?” someone muttered, nodding toward Allvar. “Lucas is right—he’s just another nobody with a beat-up car.” “Maybe he should apologize,” another chimed in. “Lucas is the one with the resources to fix this mess.” Allvar turned to the crowd, his expression a mixture of shock and disbelief. “Are you serious? You’re siding with him after everything he just said? After watching him insult all of you?” The elderly man stepped forward again, his cane trembling in his grip. “Don’t lose heart, son. Some of us still know right from wrong.” But his words were drowned out by Lucas’s laughter. “Oh, this is rich. The poor man’s knight in shining armor. How quaint.” Lucas’s derision cut through the air like a knife, and Allvar felt his composure slipping. This man was impossible—a walking embodiment of everything wrong with the world. Yet the worst part wasn’t Lucas’s arrogance; it was the crowd’s willingness to turn on itself for a handful of cash.
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193The crowd thinned out, their murmurs fading into the distance as people reluctantly returned to their routines. Allvar exhaled deeply, letting the tension seep out of his body as he glanced at his car. Miraculously, despite Lucas’s earlier mockery, the vehicle stood unscathed—a testament to its sturdy engineering and, perhaps, a touch of luck. He was about to climb into the driver's seat when the soft, determined sound of approaching footsteps made him pause. “Hey,” came a voice, and Allvar turned to see the young woman who had stood up to Lucas earlier. She was taller than he’d initially noticed, her posture straight, her gaze direct. “You okay?” He blinked, caught off guard. “I... I think so. Thanks to you, I guess.” She smiled faintly, folding her arms. “Don’t mention it. Someone had to say something, and you looked like you could use the backup.” Allvar chuckled dryly. “Yeah, I appreciate that. Not many people would’ve done what you did.” He extended a hand. “Allvar Fa
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194Parking in his reserved spot, he stepped out of the car and adjusted his tie. His polished exterior belied the irritation simmering beneath the surface.The lobby was buzzing as usual, employees scurrying to and fro with papers and coffee cups in hand. As Allvar strode through the main entrance, heads turned. His presence commanded attention, and the faint whispers of gossip trailed in his wake.He reached the elevator and pressed the button for the executive floor. As the doors slid shut, his reflection stared back at him, composed and unreadable. But his thoughts were anything but calm.The elevator dinged softly, and Allvar stepped out into the plush, carpeted corridor. He made his way to his office, nodding curtly at passing colleagues. Clarabelle, his efficient and unflappable secretary, greeted him at the door.“Good morning, Mr. Falck,” she said with a smile. “Glad to see you back. Mrs. Abbott, Jake, and Edgar have already scheduled a meeting for this morning. They seemed…
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195As the afternoon sun dipped lower, casting long shadows across the towering glass building, Allvar remained in his office, scrolling through a series of reports. His focus, however, was intermittently broken by the memory of Mrs. Abbott’s smug smile and Jake’s condescending remarks. The trio had pushed him today, but he knew they wouldn’t stop there.A knock at the door jolted him from his thoughts. Clarabelle peeked in, her expression uncharacteristically serious.“Mr. Falck,” she began, stepping inside and lowering her voice. “You should know—I overheard something while delivering coffee to the conference room.”Allvar straightened. “Go on.”“It’s Mrs. Abbott and the others,” Clarabelle continued, her tone tense. “They were discussing a potential vote of no confidence. They’re planning to bring it up at the board meeting you just scheduled.”Allvar’s jaw tightened. “A vote of no confidence? That’s bold, even for them.”“They mentioned a new investor backing their proposal,” she
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196As Allvar plotted his next steps late into the night, unaware of the brewing storm, Mr. Lorentz found himself pacing in his quarters. The loyal butler wrestled with conflicting loyalties. Should he respect Allvar’s wishes or inform Leonard Falck, Allvar’s father, of the brewing conflict? Finally, unable to suppress his unease, Lorentz made his decision. With a determined sigh, he grabbed his phone and dialed a number he rarely used unless absolutely necessary. The line buzzed for a moment before Leonard’s deep, commanding voice answered. “Lorentz? It’s quite late. What’s the urgency?” “Mr. Falck,” Lorentz began cautiously, his tone steady but laced with concern, “I wouldn’t disturb you at this hour unless it were vital. It’s about the young master.” There was a pause, then Leonard’s voice turned sharp. “Allvar? What’s happened? Is he hurt?” “No, sir,” Lorentz assured quickly. “Physically, he’s fine. But there’s trouble—Victor Hawthorne and others are conspiring against h
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197Allvar sat at his desk long after returning from the cryptic meeting at the Grand Pavilion Nightclub. The woman’s words and the damning evidence on the flash drive swirled through his mind, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to the story. Why had she reached out? Why now? Her final words echoed in his head: Are you willing to play dirty?The thought unsettled him. Allvar prided himself on his ability to stay composed and strategic, but the prospect of dealing with someone like Lucas Radcliffe and the conniving trio was forcing him into unfamiliar territory. Feeling the weight of exhaustion creep in, he decided to call it a night. Maybe a few hours of sleep would clear his head.---The following morning, sunlight filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Falck estate’s dining room. Allvar walked in, still groggy from the restless night. He was dressed in a crisp shirt and trousers but hadn’t yet summoned the energy to put on his usual sharp suit jacke
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198As the day wore on, Allvar couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that his father knew more than he let on. The way Leonard had questioned him suggested he was aware of something—or at least suspicious. Allvar decided to tread carefully, keeping his plans and suspicions tightly guarded. Later that evening, he sat in his private study, a room lined with dark mahogany shelves and lit by the warm glow of a brass desk lamp. He stared at the contents of the flash drive the mysterious woman had given him. The evidence was damning: emails between Mrs. Abbott, Jake, and Edgar outlining their plans to sabotage him, financial records showing irregularities tied to Lucas Radcliffe, and audio recordings that left no room for misinterpretation. The weight of the situation pressed on his shoulders. His father's probing questions from earlier kept playing in his mind, looping like a warning he couldn’t ignore. Leonard was too shrewd to overlook anything, and his sudden interest in the Hawthornes
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199Allvar arrived at Waterfall Corporation with the weight of the morning’s conversation with his father still pressing on his shoulders. The towering glass building loomed ahead, reflecting the city skyline in its polished surface. As he stepped into the lobby, the buzz of activity and hum of conversations briefly grounded him. “Good morning, Mr. Falck,” Clarabelle greeted him as he walked into his office. As always, she was impeccably dressed in a tailored emerald-green dress that accentuated her sharp features. Her dark hair was swept into a sleek bun, and her heels clicked with precision against the tiled floor. “Morning, Clarabelle,” Allvar replied with a small nod, loosening his tie as he settled into his chair. She approached his desk, carrying a leather-bound planner and a tablet. “Here’s the list for today. You’ve got a team meeting at 10, followed by a one-on-one with Mr. Keating at noon. He also mentioned he’d like an update on the cybersecurity project.” She set the
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251**The Next Day** Allvar adjusted the frayed scarf around his neck as he stepped into the crisp morning air. Dressed in faded jeans and an old jacket, he looked more like a man who’d wandered off the street than someone of his stature. It wasn’t often he dressed down—his position demanded a certain level of polish—but today, he needed anonymity. If the antique dealers knew who he was, the price of the clock he sought would magically triple. His goal was clear: find a vintage clock for Lily’s grandmother. He had promised to deliver something special, and Allvar never went back on his word. But as he stepped into the first shop on the narrow, cobbled street, he realized this task might be trickier than he’d imagined. The bell above the door jingled as Allvar entered, and a wiry old man behind the counter greeted him with a suspicious squint. The shop smelled of aged wood and dust, the shelves cluttered with trinkets and relics that seemed to groan under their own histories. “
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250---**Later that evening** Allvar’s office, usually a picture of order and control, was abuzz with unease. Clarabelle paced, her sharp heels clicking against the marble floor as she barked instructions into her phone. “I don’t care how long it takes—trace the source of those logs. Every server. Every access point. I want answers *now.*” Falck watched her silently from behind his desk, his sharp gaze narrowing as he considered her. Despite her loyalty, the evidence against her was too precise, too perfect. It wasn’t her style to leave loose ends. “Clarabelle,” he said finally, his tone calm but loaded with meaning. She ended the call and turned to him. “Yes?” “Do you think I’m a fool?” Her expression faltered for the briefest moment before she schooled it into neutrality. “Of course not.” “Then explain why someone is going to such great lengths to frame you,” he continued, standing and walking around the desk. “Why you, of all people? There are others in my organiza
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249Two days later,The cell door buzzed open, and Mrs. Abbott stepped out, flanked by two guards. Her movements were sharp and deliberate as she adjusted her blazer, her fiery determination evident. Jake and Edgar followed closely behind, their expressions a mix of confusion and relief.“How…?” Edgar finally stammered. “How are we out?”Mrs. Abbott smirked, her confidence fully restored. “Did you really think I’d let Falck win without a backup plan?”Jake frowned. “But the charges—the evidence—”“All part of the game,” a voice interrupted. The tall visitor from the previous night emerged from the shadows, their trench coat billowing slightly as they walked. “Let’s just say some strings were pulled.”Mrs. Abbott crossed her arms, her gaze piercing. “What’s your angle? Why help us?”The visitor’s lips curled into a sly smile. “I told you—I despise Falck. But more importantly, I see potential in you. With the right guidance, you could be more than just pawns in his game.”Jake glanced n
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248As Lily and Allvar walked toward her grandmother’s house, the earlier tension from their run-in with Tobias had mostly faded. The quiet neighborhood felt like a world away from the chaos of the day, and the modest house that came into view looked as welcoming as ever. With its weathered shutters and a garden brimming with winter blooms, it exuded a calm that Lily desperately needed.“This is it,” she said, gesturing toward the house. A small smile flickered across her face, though it didn’t last long.“It’s beautiful,” Allvar said, genuinely impressed. He slowed his steps as he noticed her expression falter. “But you don’t look too happy to see it. What’s wrong?”Lily sighed, her shoulders slumping. “It’s nothing.”“Lily,” Allvar said gently, stopping in his tracks. “Come on. I can tell something’s bothering you.”She hesitated, biting her lip. “I just... I wanted to get my grandma something special. Something original. She’s done so much for me, and I wanted to show her how much
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“Allvar’s not the problem here,” Lily said, her voice trembling with fury. “You are, Tobias. Always have been.”Tobias let out a dry laugh, as if he found her resistance laughable. “Really?” he scoffed. “You think he—this nobody—can make you happy? Don’t kid yourself, Lily. You’ve been trying to break free from me, but you can’t. You won’t. I’m the one who knows you, the one who knows what’s best for you.”Lily's hands clenched into fists at her sides, every nerve in her body screaming to put him in his place. She turned to Allvar, her eyes locking with his for a moment, silently asking for support, silently telling him that she wouldn’t back down, no matter what Tobias said. Allvar nodded slightly, his expression unwavering.She turned back to Tobias, standing taller now, her voice steady and full of conviction. “You think you know me? You think you’re the one who gets to decide what’s best for me? Well, you’re wrong.” She shook her head. “You don’t get to control me anymore. I’m don
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246Lily’s heart sank as Tobias’s voice reached her ears again. His mocking tone was unmistakable, and she braced herself for whatever cruel words he was about to throw at her.“Oh, I see,” Tobias said, stepping back into the scene with a self-satisfied grin. “Are we done with this little emotional moment now? Or are you planning to start crying next?” He raised an eyebrow, looking between Lily and Allvar. “I just can’t seem to get enough of this charade.”Lily clenched her fists at her sides, determined not to let him get to her again. “Tobias,” she said, her voice low and controlled, “you really are pathetic. You think belittling people makes you important. But you’re just a coward hiding behind your money and status.”Tobias chuckled, as if her words didn’t faze him. “Oh, Lily, always so dramatic. I’m not the one standing here defending someone who can barely string together a sentence without embarrassing himself. You really think you can change anything?” He scoffed, turning to A
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245She took a deep breath, feeling the tension in her shoulders ease just a little. “I guess it’s just hard when it’s someone you’ve known for so long. You start to wonder if they’re really as bad as they seem, or if you’re just seeing things the wrong way.”“You’re not seeing things wrong,” Allvar said with a seriousness that surprised her. “People show you who they are through their actions, not their words. And Tobias... he’s been showing you exactly who he is for a long time. Don’t ignore it just because it’s familiar.”Lily’s heart skipped at his words. There was something about the conviction in his voice that made her pause. It wasn’t like him to speak so firmly, but when he did, she found herself listening. Really listening.“I guess I’ve been hoping he’d change,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. “That one day he’d see me for who I am, not just... his idea of what I should be.”Allvar’s gaze softened, and for a moment, Lily thought she saw a flicker of empathy
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244Allvar remained still for a moment, his gaze still focused on Tobias’s retreating form. Then he turned to Lily, his expression softening. “Don’t let him bother you,” he said, his voice low and comforting. “People like him don’t deserve your attention.”Lily shook her head, her frustration still lingering. “He’s always like this, though. It’s like he thinks he can control everything around him. And... I’m not supposed to fight him because he’s ‘important.’” She rolled her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Well, I’m sorry if I didn’t get the memo on who’s important and who’s not.”Allvar let out a soft chuckle, his eyes glinting with a mixture of amusement and disbelief. “Important, huh?” he said, raising an eyebrow. “Yeah, I’ve met plenty of people who think they have the world in their hands because of their last name or their bank account.”Lily glanced at him, her expression softening for a moment. “You don’t really care about any of that, do you?”Allvar shrugged, looking
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243“You’re pathetic, Tobias. You spend all your time belittling others because you think it makes you important. But the truth is, you’re just insecure. All of this? It’s just a mask for how small you feel inside.”Tobias’s face contorted with fury. His jaw clenched as he stared at Lily, his nostrils flaring with every breath. “You think you’ve figured me out? Please.” He scoffed, taking a step back. “You don’t know me. You’re nothing to me, Lily. But him?” He pointed a finger at Allvar, who stood silently, his face impassive. “You’ll see him for what he really is soon enough. It won’t be long before he’s just another disappointment in your life.”Lily could feel her heart race, her pulse pounding in her ears. Tobias’s words were like poison, but she was done being intimidated. She squared her shoulders, standing tall. “Don’t talk to me like that. Not anymore, Tobias. I’m done letting you walk all over me.”Tobias’s eyes gleamed with mockery. “Oh? You think that just because you stan
