The Return of the Hades

Deceive the Webb family

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Infact, darien just has a vision of Edward fleeing with all their money.

In the grand drawing room, lit by the soft glow of chandeliers, a hushed tension settled after Darien's claim.

Edward's face flushed red, his anger palpable. "Bankruptcy?" he sputtered, incredulous. "You dare suggest—"

But Darien wasn't finished. "Yes, bankruptcy. And not just financial, but moral too. You plan to flee with their investments, leaving nothing but broken promises in your wake."

Marlene, Thomas, and the others exchanged nervous glances, the seeds of doubt planted firmly in their minds.

Edward, his face a mask of disbelief and anger, immediately retorted, his voice rising like a crescendo of denial. "Slander! That's pure slander, Darien. Our family's company stands on solid ground. Bankruptcy? That's laughable."

But Clara, her decision weighing heavily on her, found herself hesitating. She looked from Edward to Darien, torn. The vision Darien described was vivid and terrifyingly plausible. Was