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"He doesn't have to apologize," she murmured quietly, her voice tinged with a mix of guilt and resignation. In that moment, it became clear to her that placing blame solely on the other person was a convenient escape from the truth. "It was all my fault," she confessed, her words dripping with a raw honesty that cut through the air.

A somber expression clouded her face as she cast her gaze downward, her eyes fixated on the ground as if searching for answers within the cracks of the pavement. The weight of her carelessness settled heavily upon her, pressing down on her shoulders like an invisible burden. Regret gnawed at her with unrelenting persistence, each pang a reminder of the consequences that could have been avoided.

"I should have been more careful," she admitted, her voice now laced with a touch of self-reproach. The admission hung in the air, lingering between them like an unspoken promise of self-improvement. It was an acknowledgement of her misjudgment, and a resolve to lea
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  • The Billionaire's Hidden Son   Push further

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    Gratitude

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    Winner

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    Deep breath

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    New plan

    "So what do you think we can do to bring them down?" he demanded, his voice filled with determination. Taking a deep breath, he pondered the next steps in their plan."We need to obtain their fingerprint as evidence. With that crucial piece of information, we can ensure everything falls into place," he said, pulling out a sleek device from his pocket. The device gleamed in the dimly lit room, its purpose clear.Stephen, ever the strategist, chimed in with a suggestion. "Since you've been working closely with them, getting hold of their fingerprint shouldn't be too difficult for you. Use your access and influence to retrieve it discreetly."His words hung in the air, with the weight of their plan resting on their next move. The intensity in the room grew evident as they mapped out the intricate details, aware of the high stakes involved in taking down their formidable adversary.He paused for a moment, contemplating the difficulties they would face in obtaining the necessary fingerprin