At the moment, he no longer wanted to hide anything, nor did it seem worth it.

"Mr. Quimby, there's something else... I'd like to come clean about."

Daniel shifted slightly. He had anticipated this move from Leroy. Now that their mentor-mentee relationship was broken beyond repair, Leroy had no reason to protect Amanda any longer.

"During Amanda's tenure as the editor-in-chief of the Cumulus Morning Post, she accepted bribes multiple times. She facilitated false advertising for some shell companies and published fake news...

"And these companies profited immensely from this deceitful promotion. Eventually, they fled with the money, leaving the creditors high and dry. Some people even lost everything and resorted to suicide."

Daniel's brows were furrowed. "So, no one has held her accountable over all these years?"

"She was skilled in handling public relations, and she made sure not to leave any incriminating evidence after the deed. I am the only one who knows the details of these deals."

When Leroy looked at him again, there was a newfound determination in his eyes.

student I personally nurtured and treated her with undue leniency... Now, it's not only harming others, but me as well. This time, I

scornful. "Leroy, if she hadn't attempted to deceive you,

"Mr. Quimby..."

sacrificed lives, and you turned a blind eye to it! Are people like you even worthy of being

stood frozen in place,

at him. "Don't even think about evading the responsibility you need

dealing with everything, Daniel dragged his weary body back to the hotel in the evening. Inside, a subtle fragrance filled the air. Maisie

French windows, so focused on it that she didn't

all the weariness that had burdened him vanished. He walked over and crouched down in front of her. Startled, Maisie gave

do you walk

Daniel chuckled. "What's so

to her and allowed her to lean against his

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