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Chapter_58
I could feel the weight of the situation settling in, the urgency gnawing at me as I quickly finished preparing Ava’s meal. The opportunity presented by Tanum Corporation could change everything—if I played it right. But how? How could I navigate this maze without losing my grip on what I had left? I couldn’t afford to lose my position, not now, not after everything that had happened.
Matthew’s call had interrupted my thoughts, and I could hear his casual tone over the phone. It almost sounded too easy, too simple—like he didn’t have a care in the world. The more I heard from him, the more I felt like we were living in parallel universes, his reality so different from mine.
I sighed, trying to focus on the task at hand as I glanced at Ava, who was happily glued to her cartoons. It was hard not to be distracted by her laughter, by the warmth she still brought into my life. She was my anchor, the one thing that kept me from completely falling apart.
I freshened up quickly, pulling myself together for the dinner with Matthew. The thought of facing him tonight felt like a game I wasn’t sure I wanted to play anymore. His charm was suffocating, and the more I tried to distance myself, the more he pulled me back into his orbit.
As I dressed, my mind kept returning to the meeting minutes I had received earlier. Tanum Corporation’s involvement with ATL Empire could be the key to breaking free from Matthew’s grip. But could I trust Atlas? Was he truly on my side, or was he just another player in the game? His message had been clear, though—the opportunity was real. The question was, what was I willing to sacrifice to seize it?
I ran a hand through my hair and looked in the mirror, trying to gather my thoughts. I had a plan now—at least, I thought I did—but everything was shifting so quickly. Matthew was unpredictable, and Atlas, though seemingly more direct, was a mystery of his own.
I had to keep my head in the game. For Ava. For my future. I couldn’t afford to get lost in the noise.
As I heard Matthew’s car pull up outside, my heart skipped a beat. The evening ahead was more than just a dinner—it was another round in a battle that was far from over. The stakes were higher now, and I was starting to realize just how much I had to lose.