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Chapter 3 - The Overheard PlotDevastated, Imogen dried her face with a paper towel and forced herself to return to the dining hall.

She carried a silver tray of empty champagne flutes toward the service corridor near the master study, intending to clear the back tables away from the main crowd.

As she stepped near the heavy oak doors of the study, she heard hushed, urgent voices speaking inside.

The door was ajar by an inch.

“...she has no idea, Harrison,” a woman’s voice whispered—a voice Imogen recognized instantly as Diane Aldcott’s sister, Victoria. “I’ve already spoken to the board. We’re redirecting the annual catering budget to Apex Luxury Events.”

“And what about Reyes Catering?” a man’s voice asked—Harrison, the regional director of the charity foundation.

“They’re drowning in debt,” Victoria chuckled softly. “Beatriz Reyes bought new kitchen equipment six months ago on credit. If we drop her account tonight, her bank will foreclose on her commercial facility by January 15th. We can buy her equipment at auction for pennies on the dollar for Apex!”

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Chapter 4 - The Broken ContractImogen backed away slowly, her head spinning with rage and clarity.
Chapter 5 - The Shadow of the Rival FirmAt eleven o'clock, as the gala reached its climax with speeches from the main stage, Imogen set her server’s tray down and walked purposefully toward the grand staircase.
Chapter 6 - The Ledger in the StudyImogen slid behind the velvet window drapes just as Harrison and Victoria stepped into the study.
Chapter 7 - The Confrontation at the GalaIn the main ballroom, Richard Aldcott stood near the microphone, preparing to thank the donors and staff for making the charity gala a success.
Chapter 8 - Cracks in the Arrogant EliteGasping echoes rippled through the audience as reporters raised their cameras!
Chapter 9 - The Renewal VerdictBefore Harrison or Victoria could make another excuse, two uniformed police officers—who had been stationed outside for event security—stepped forward onto the ballroom floor.

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