CHAPTER 72 DISGUISE
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Artis clenched his fists, in a dilemma regarding the aftermath of Jerry's misguided actions.

He couldn't go ahead and clear things up right now, as it might cause the protest negotiations to take the wrong turn.

But at the same time, he couldn't allow Chad to pretend to be the real Artis Hardy forever, or even for today. The truth was bound to come out eventually, and the sooner it was, the better it would be for his reputation.

Artis, a man of calculated precision, found himself thrust into chaos, all thanks to Hena's reckless actions. And thanks to Jerry's belief that Chad was the grandson of Mr. Hardy, the storm had become even more intense.

Artis had initially called Jerry to the Sunset Village to confront another individual, Jack. And that's why, he had asked Chuck to escort him as well, expecting a discreet conversation to settle matters without the need for public spectacle.

As Artis silently surveyed the aftermath, his steely gaze fell upon Jerry, who had acted as an unwi
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