Chapter 171
Author: Faith George
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In the Prime family mansion, Sebastian was by himself in his office. Usually the mansion's office gave him a sense of dominance and control, but today it felt like a cage. It felt like the walls were closing in on him, as though they were planning a move to hinder him.

His mind raced, swinging between bewilderment, rage, and a nagging paranoia. Who would have thought up such a clever scheme to harm him?

He reclined in his leather chair and gazed at the elaborate ceiling. He could not get rid of the impression that the enemy was someone he knew well, someone who was too familiar with Prime Enterprises' inner workings. Gray Shelf was the only option.

The name chilled him to the bone. Gray had always been a shadowy figure, lurking on the outskirts of corporate transactions and never fully revealing his hand. Sebastian had previously clashed with him, and he was aware that the man was capable of ruthless, calculated actions.

"Gray Shelf," Sebastian murmured to himself, his voice low and
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