Chapter 38: The Calm Before the Storm
Facing Retaliation The days following the press conference felt surreal. Alodia and Jasper basked in the glow of their small victory, but beneath that triumph lay an unsettling tension. They both knew that Julia wouldn’t simply fade away. “Did you see the latest articles?” Jasper asked one morning as they sipped coffee in his penthouse kitchen. He scrolled through his phone, a frown creasing his brow. “She’s spinning a new narrative, claiming that we orchestrated everything to sabotage her career.” Alodia leaned closer, glancing at the screen. “Unbelievable. She’s really trying to make us look like the bad guys again.” “Yeah, and it’s working,” Jasper replied, frustration evident in his voice. “We need to stay on top of this and be proactive.” “What do you have in mind?” Alodia asked,
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