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Chapter 99: The Taste of Victory
Author: Corazon
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James Rolling sat in the plush leather chair in his spacious office, gazing at his computer screen with a satisfied smile on his face. In front of him, a row of financial reports and company data appeared flawless, but that wasn’t what caught his attention this morning. He looked with deep satisfaction at the series of news stories going viral across various media platforms: the scandal of Sullivan Moor, also known as Mr. Black, had become public fodder. Rumors and facts were spreading rapidly, revealing the bad habits and dark secrets of the man who had hidden behind his power all these years.

James couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle. For years, Sullivan Moor had been a thorn in his side, a threat lurking in the shadows, always waiting to destroy James. But now, the once-feared man was entangled in a scandal that threatened to ruin his entire life.

“After all the dirty games and threats you’ve thrown at me, Sullivan, you’ve finally fallen into your own trap,” James muttered so
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