Chapter Twenty Nine: The Unraveling Reputation

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Unraveling Reputation

Matthew sat in his dimly lit study, the only sound in the room the faint ticking of the old grandfather clock. He swirled a glass of whiskey in his hand, his mind whirling with the next phase of his carefully orchestrated revenge. The first phase had gone off without a hitch—Clinton’s businesses were in disarray, and the man had no idea who was behind his sudden misfortune. But now, it was time to strike at something more personal: Clinton’s reputation.

The corporate world was unforgiving. A single misstep could turn allies into enemies, and Matthew knew just how to exploit that. He had once been a respected man in those same circles, and though Clinton had tried to erase him, Matthew still had the knowledge and the connections to turn the tide against his former captor.

As he downed the last of his drink, Matthew began typing an anonymous email on his laptop, his fingers moving swiftly over the keys. The email was addressed to a select g