CHAPTER NINETY-FOUR - Mason’s Plea

"Hello?" she said, her voice cautious. "Claire," Mason's voice came through, sounding tired but determined. "I know you said you needed space, and I've been trying to respect that. But something's happened. Something big." Claire's grip tightened on the phone. "What is it?" "I have proof," Mason said. "Concrete evidence of Veronica's involvement in the financial scandal. And it's not just about Universe X – it goes all the way up to TechNova's board of directors." Claire felt her breath catch in her throat. "Are you sure?" "Positive," Mason replied. "Claire, this could change everything. For the company, for us. I... I know things are complicated between us right now, but I need your help to bring this to light. Will you meet with me?" Claire closed her eyes, her mind racing. This was exactly the kind of entanglement she had been trying to avoid. But if Mason was right, if they could finally put an end to Veronica's schemes... "Okay," she said finally. "Where and when?" They ag