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CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO
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The applause grew louder as Franklin Miles stood up and walked to the stage, feeling a sense of accomplishment and pride well up within him.

As Franklin approached the podium, Mr. Harrison extended his hand. "Congratulations, Franklin. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off."

Franklin shook Mr. Harrison's hand and accepted his award. Cameras flashed, capturing the moment. He looked out at the crowd, seeing the astonished faces of his peers and professors.

Immediately Casey sat up straight, her eyes wide open with surprise. She had never expected Franklin to win such an important award. She whispered to Lily, "Can you believe it? Franklin is the best graduating student!"

Lily nodded, equally shocked. "I didn't see that coming at all. How can this be?"

"I will make sure to ruin this day for him and expose him in front of everyone as a thief, a scammer and a cheat.” Casey swore.

Daisy, on the other hand, was not happy. She frowned and whispered to Richmond, "How did he win? He
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    Franklin had expected some backlash, but he didn't expect it to come from someone he used to know: Daisy.Daisy stood up and pointed at Franklin. "Franklin doesn't deserve this award," she said loudly, her voice shaking with anger. "He has a history of cheating and scamming people."The crowd gasped, and all eyes turned to Daisy. She continued, "He ditched me and ran away with the money we both saved together. He's a thief and a scammer!"Tears began to well up in Daisy's eyes. "I trusted him, and he betrayed me," she said, her voice breaking. Richmond put his arm around her to comfort her. "Franklin doesn't deserve this award. He has lied and cheated to get here."Franklin stood there, stunned. He remembered the joint account he had with Daisy. He had blocked it to cut all ties with her after they broke up.Mr. Harrison looked at Franklin, his face serious. "Franklin, is this true?" he asked. "Did you really do what Daisy is saying?"Franklin took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.

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    Daisy was happy that she wasn't the only one with bad things to say about Franklin. She and her friends went around the hall, telling everyone that Franklin was a thief and a cheat."I can't believe he got that award," Daisy said, sounding upset. "Franklin is such a liar. He cheated on me and stole money from me!"Emily winked and said. "It's so unfair. He can't be trusted.""He tricked everyone. I don't know how he fooled the teachers." Sarah added.Tom shook his head. "It's unbelievable. Franklin doesn't deserve any praise."Jessica sighed, "And to think he cheated on his exams too. How could he do that?"As Daisy and her friends shared their stories, people started to gather around them, listening with sympathy."I'm so sorry you went through that, Daisy," one girl said, patting her on the back."I had no idea Franklin was like that," a guy added, looking shocked."He's such a fake and a loser," another student said, shaking his head."Thank you for telling us," a girl said. "We ne

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    The light from the overhead lamps made the space feel brighter. Franklin, who had arrived earlier than the usual time, took a seat and his hands rested on the table, fingers lightly tapping as he waited for the others.His mind raced with thoughts about what was going to happen today. This is the time. No more hiding. It’s time to face Bill Ford and his evil schemes.The door creaked open, and Conor stepped inside, carrying a laptop bag and a small black case.Behind him was Mr. Hughes, who looked serious as always.Then came Ashley, her expression calm but her fingers nervously clutching a folder.Vera and Deborah entered last, talking quietly between themselves.Everyone greeted and took their seats around the table.Franklin stood up, clearing his throat. “Thanks for coming, everyone. We don’t have much time, so let’s get straight to it.”Conor placed the black case on the table and unlocked it, pulling out a small stack of papers and a flash drive.“We’ve gathered enough proof to

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    The morning sun shone brightly over the grand headquarters of Bill Enterprises. It was a day of high pressure, as Bill Ford and his entourage were finally visiting the Miles Empire. This wasn’t just a casual meeting. Bill had been well articulated about his evil scheme with the way Miles Empire handled investor money, and today he planned to address it.Bill stood in front of his mirror, adjusting his tie. He was wearing a sharp black suit, his expression calm but cold.His assistant knocked on the door.“Mr. Ford, your convoy is ready,” the assistant said.Bill nodded and grabbed his briefcase. “Let’s not waste time. Today, we will finish what we started.”Downstairs, the convoy waited. His entourage, including Professor Arjun, Ivan, Viktor, and Igor, stood by their separate car. Each of them wore a similar grim expression and had their own different role to play.“We’re ready when you are,” Viktor said.Bill looked at them, his lips curling into a small smile. “This is going to be q

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    Franklin sat at his desk, staring at the laptop in front of him. His office was quiet, but his mind wasn’t. The things Jake had told him about Daisy’s plan and now his worries about Miles' Empire wouldn’t let him rest. He ran his hand through his hair, leaned back in his chair, and picked up his phone. It was time to act.“Conor, come to my office,” Franklin said after Conor picked up.A few minutes later, Conor entered. He was dressed casually but moved with the ease of someone always on guard. “What’s up, boss?” he asked, sitting down.Franklin leaned forward. “We have a problem. I installed surveillance cameras in critical areas of the headquarters—quietly, without anyone knowing. I need you and Mr. Hughes to check if they’re working properly. Don’t let anyone suspect what you’re doing. I have a feeling something's going on.”Conor nodded, his brows furrowed. “You think someone’s trying to mess with things there?”“I do,” Franklin said. “And I want proof before we act. These camera

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    Daisy pushed the door open and stepped into her apartment, kicking off her shoes by the entrance. The place was quiet, but not the comforting kind of quiet. It felt tense, like the walls were holding their breath. She dropped her bag on the couch and ran a hand through her hair.“Sophia?” she called out, her voice echoing in the stillness.“In here,” Sophia’s voice came from the kitchen.Daisy followed the sound, her steps slow and careful. When she got to the kitchen, Sophia was leaning against the counter, arms crossed, her face tight with frustration. A cup of tea sat untouched in front of her.“Hey,” Daisy said, trying to sound cheerful, though her stomach twisted at the sight of Sophia’s expression. “What’s with the look? Did something happen?”Sophia’s eyes narrowed. “You tell me, Daisy.”Daisy froze for a second, her mind racing. “What do you mean? Did… did something happen with you and Jake?”Sophia let out a short laugh, but there was no humor in it. “Oh, yeah. Jake happened.

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