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Elena confronts Marcus Vane at the board meeting with the original ledger, exposing his and Arthur Sterling's corruption. Julian Thorne, despite his injury, arrives to provide the final push, effectively ending Vane's influence and clearing the Vance family name. The merger contract is nullified, leaving Elena with her freedom, but Julian's lingering touch suggests their bond has evolved beyond the initial transaction.
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The air in the Thorne Industries boardroom was thin, recycled, and heavy with the scent of ozone and expensive, nervous sweat. Elena Vance stood at the threshold, the leather-bound ledger pressed against her ribs like a shield. She didn't look like a substitute bride; she looked like the person who held the kill switch. At the head of the mahogany
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