Tony was in a sheer panic. Without Chloe, he felt like he was invisible to Claire. She wouldn't even spare him a glance. To make matters worse, apart from the few shares Claire had tossed his way, he'd sunk everything he had into buying more shares of the station. It all seemed for nothing when even the station manager couldn't sway Chloe's decision. Everyone watched helplessly as she packed her things and walked out of the television station.

As Chloe made her way out, she wandered through the corridor lined with photos, each capturing moments and people who had made their mark on the station's history. There were snapshots of politicians visiting Riverbrook, Riverbrook TV Station journalists receiving

honors, war correspondents reporting amidst chaos, and initiatives to support African orphanages.

was a testament to battling darkness and injustice, from exposing the nation's largest child trafficking ring to uncovering underground surrogacy clinics, her stories about missing children shook the world. Even now, a vibrant woman in her fifties, she was constantly on the move, striving to make a difference for underprivileged children worldwide. Ruby was Chloe's

to save everyone. All 57 children and 6 adults were rescued without harm. Chloe vividly remembered Ruby standing defiantly among the terrorists, a gun to her head, yet fearless and articulate, almost swaying the hardened criminals with her words. That image of Ruby, glowing with courage, left an

for justice. She wanted to be a journalist. Despite Leah's disapproval and the endless lectures, Chloe secretly enrolled in media studies. College was a whirlwind, but she never lost sight

clear: to be a front-line reporter. She started out pounding the pavement, uncovering injustices, and stirring public debate. But the station, dazzled by her looks, soon had her front and center as a host. She accepted it, figuring she was still delivering news and not straying too far from her path. Yet, over the past year, the backstabbing,

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