Chapter 2 - The Second Figure Is Finally Revealed On Screen
The collective gasp of the Washington elite echoed sharply against the towering crystal chandeliers of the grand ballroom.
On the massive projector screen, the door of the luxury hotel suite swung open with slow, agonizing deliberation.
Jessica’s face turned stark white, her hands flying to her mouth as she stared up at the glowing display in total horror.
Standing in the shadows of the doorway was not a stranger, but Arthur Sterling, the billionaire chairman of Ethan’s corporate board.
Ethan spun around to look at Jessica, his eyes wide with a mixture of betrayal, confusion, and overwhelming panic.
“You were working with Arthur the entire time?” Ethan whispered, his voice shaking with disbelief.
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Jessica couldn't speak, her sapphire-blue gown rustling loudly as her knees buckled beneath her weight.
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