Chapter 17

The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee enveloped the cozy corner of the bustling café where Jake and Sternice engaged in intense conversation. Amidst the gentle hum of chatter and the clinking of cups, Sternice leaned in, his voice low yet urgent, "So, I've compiled all of Dorothy's illegal activities into a comprehensive file. There's a detective already on the case. I suggest we share all our leads with him and ensure she gets arrested."

Jake nodded thoughtfully, sipping his coffee before a sudden furrow creased his brow. "There's this man I've seen with her lately. Do you know him?" he inquired, concern flickering in his eyes.

"Ah, that's Victor," Sternice replied with a knowing look. "He owns a rival company in our business. And rumor has it, he's quite close to your stepmother."

Jake's surprise was palpable. Could Dorothy really be moving on so quickly after losing his father? "If she's allied with him," he pondered silently, "then she might have formidable support." His realiza
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