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Chapter 545: Tipping Point
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The following days were a time of work, planning and a time of reflection. Justin has made up his mind. And now there's no going back. His empire, built on years of blood and sweat and calculated moves, is under threat.

Ethan has declared war. And Justin accepted the challenge.

But when the media campaign began to take shape, it is also clear that real battles are not just fought in boardrooms or in business dealings, it can also be thrashed out in the court of public opinion.

The PR department companies were working overtime, crafting responses, drafting statements to prepare Justin for the inevitable questions. But it's not just about public image, it is also a personal matter. Ethan uses the ugliest aspects of Justin's life to paint a picture that is both false and scandalous.

The media has been informed of the story. And each new headline seemed more damaging than the last. Every time his name is mentioned often has implications for corruption, dishonesty and treachery. His p
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