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Shadows Closing In

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Shadows Closing In

The flash power Claire had introduced found out a chilling truth: the Grayson empire wasn’t simply corrupt—it became tied to a problematic internet of worldwide crime. Bribes, unlawful hands deals, political assassinations, and human trafficking—it became all laid bare in documents, transcripts, and audio recordings.

Sitting at my kitchen table, I scrolled through the files, every one greater damning than the last. My mom had exposed a part of this community, however the complete scale of it changed into nearly an excessive amount of to process.

Ethan stood at the back of me, his fingers gripping the lower back of my chair. “This isn’t pretty much the Graysons anymore. This is a whole device of power. If we launch this, they won’t simply come after you—they’ll prevent at nothing.”

“I understand ,” I stated, my voice constant regardless of the worry gnawing at my chest. “But we can’t go into reverse now. If we do, they win.”

Vanessa referred to moments later
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    The Siege The screeching of tires out of doors at the secure residence dispatched a chilly wave of worry crashing over me. Ethan grabbed his weapon, his expression grim however focused. Vanessa, her computer nonetheless open at the table, quickly powered it down and tucked it into her bag. “We want to move,” Ethan said, his voice low however urgent. Vanessa peeked out the window, her face paling. “Two cars. Four men, at least. They’re armed.” My chest tightened. “We’re trapped, aren’t we?” Ethan glanced in the direction of the door again. “Not yet. Grab what you could and live near me.” The First ShotsAs we moved in the direction of the residence , the front door burst open with a deafening crash. Footsteps thundered the interior, observed with the aid of using a sharp, commanding voice. “Anita Hayes! We realize you’re right here . Make this smooth on yourself and be available.” Ethan drove me right into a slender hallway, his frame protecting mine. Vanessa observed ,

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  • Bound By Billionaire Secrets    Into the Shadows

    Into the Shadows The USB drive’s contents had been overwhelming. Vanessa’s display screen glowed with folder after folder of documents, recordings, and surveillance logs, every one more damning than the last. This wasn’t pretty much the Graysons anymore—this turned into approximately a shadow community pulling strings throughout the globe. “This is greater than some thing we’ve exposed so far,” Vanessa said, her voice low. “Corporate monopolies, authority contracts, personal navy deals… They’ve been running for decades.” Ethan leaned over her shoulder, his jaw tight. “And they’ve gotten away with it due to the fact no one’s lived long enough to show them.” I sat frozen, the load of the invention urgent down on me. My mother’s combat had been towards the Graysons, however she hadn’t acknowledged the entire volume of the corruption. Now it turned into my combat , and the stakes had been better than ever. “What’s our subsequent move?” I asked, my voice trembling. Vanessa came

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