141: Adultery

Chapter One Hundred And Forty One

Xander sat alone in his plush, leather armchair, surrounded by an eerie silence that resonated throughout his spacious penthouse apartment. The room was dimly lit, with the only source of illumination being the soft glow emanating from the large flat-screen television mounted on the wall. A stack of newspapers lay haphazardly on the coffee table, their crumpled pages filled with the stark reality that awaited him.

As Xander reached for the remote control, his hands trembled slightly, betraying the anxiety that consumed him. He pressed the power button, and the television flickered to life, displaying the familiar news anchor seated behind a polished desk. The anchor's voice filled the room, carrying a weight that made Xander's heart sink even further.

"Breaking news," the anchor announced, her voice tinged with a sense of urgency. "Smithson Corporation, once a titan in the industry, is on the brink of bankruptcy. The company's dire financial situatio
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