Chapter 7 - The Man Who Knew Her MotherA man appeared in the doorway.
Julian.
"You knew my mother," Evelyn said.
He hesitated.
"Yes."
"Then tell me what happened."
Julian looked toward the window.
"Your mother didn't leave because she wanted to."
Evelyn's heart pounded.
"Why?"
"Because someone inside Solmere betrayed her."
"Who?"
Julian's expression hardened.
"I don't know."
It was the first lie Evelyn recognized.
She could see it in his eyes.
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He knew more.
Much more.
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Chapter 8 - The Missing LedgerThat night, Evelyn discovered an old financial ledger hidden beneath a false compartment in the office desk.
Chapter 9 - A Dangerous AllianceEvelyn expected Julian to defend the old leadership.
Chapter 10 - The Public WarBy morning, the scandal had exploded across the internet.
Chapter 11 - The Woman Who Refused to BreakEvelyn called an emergency meeting with Solmere's executives.
Chapter 12 - The TrapVictoria arranged a secret meeting with one of Evelyn's advisors.
Chapter 13 - The Truth About EleanorThe investigation uncovered the missing piece.
