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Eddie stared at Richard, trying to process the weight of his words. They had been sitting in Richard's dimly lit living room, reminiscing about the old times at the factory when Richard suddenly dropped the bombshell.

"I know about the affair," Richard said, his voice a mix of sorrow and resignation. "I found out when one of my friends, who is skilled in hypnosis, hypnotized Cecilia. Under hypnosis, she confessed that her true love wasn't me, but Simon."

Eddie felt his heart race, worry creeping into his thoughts. "Richard, I... I had no idea. I never felt that way about Cecilia. You have to believe me," Eddie stammered, trying to quell the rising panic within him.

Richard held up his hand, silencing Eddie. "I don't want to hear any excuses. Regardless of what happened, Cecilia was my first love, and no matter how flawed she was, she meant everything to me. And Simon, despite everything, was always my favorite employee. He worked hard and with integrity."

The room fell silent, the te
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