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388 London Delays (Jayden)

Viktor walks briskly beside me as we enter the boardroom the next day, his low voice weaving through the latest developments. "Grayson's records don't just have holes-they're gutted. Missing files, doctored reports... a ghost operation right under your nose."

I grit my teeth, forcing a measured nod. "Great. I suppose this will all be my fault for being here."

Viktor raises an eyebrow. "This isn't the first time embezzlement's left Nexus London leaking. But Gus thought Grayson was clean."

Irritation simmers beneath the surface. It's been days of the same. I've already pushed back my time by a day, there's no way I'm leaving here tomorrow.

Every time I pull back one layer of Grayson's operation, another festering lie rots beneath it.

"Let's stop digging for his faults and start sweeping this entire team. Top down. And if that means closing this office..." I shrug. "So be it."

Viktor tilts his head, appraising. "It'd mean laying off a lot of loyal employees-there are a few good ones in the bunch."

I stare at him for a beat, frustrated but agreeing. "They will all be treated fairly and once cleared of wrongdoing, they can reapply at Nexus Global for other positions."

I unpack my laptop on the table and sit.

"It's the only way to be sure. If Gus thought he had it covered and it wasn't, there has to be more to it."

"It could also be a fresh reaction to Gus being labeled a traitor. Maybe Grayson thought he'd never get found out as no one would care."

"Whatever it is, the authorities can find out."

phone from his pocket. "Got another update. Judy's private jet is fueling up. It has a

my jaw taut. "What's she even playing at, jetting off

narrowing in thought. "You know the no- contact order doesn't mean a thing out there. Dubai could be her way of testing just how

thinks this gives her control? Unbelievable." I mutter,

"Then maybe it's time to stop running. Face her down. Show her

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a relentless power player, Viktor, and a dangerous one." I shake my head. "Confronting her feels. like stepping into quicksand. She's proven she'll stop at

her know you're done letting her bother you at all." Viktor's voice is calm, even. "If she pulls anything, have her arrested. Simple." A slow nod is all I give, but the wheels are turning. Running from Judy may have put me farther away physically, but I've left gaps in my defenses. She's

Winona's name. I answer, keeping

she says brightly, "how's it

I'd planned. Looks like it will be at least another day before

a moment, and I feel a pang of guilt. I'm choosing

back to. The girls wanted

thought easing some of the tension. "Sounds like our girls. How's the head of the household doing in my

"Henry?"

Bobby, but Henry is probably ruling

you, but you run a

Just have to sign off on a full investigation

she replies, her tone steady. "This is what you have

London office will need to be shut down. I hate

the right decision.

Like not mentioning

have her stressing over Judy showing up. I'll have Viktor double down on security

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