CHAPTER NINETY-NINE - The Grand Gesture

Veronica's eyes widened slightly, a flicker of uncertainty crossing her face. "What are you talking about?" Mason reached into his desk drawer and pulled out a thick folder. "I have evidence, Veronica. Evidence of your involvement in the insider trading scandal. Evidence that you've been trying to sabotage Universe X from the inside." "You're bluffing," Veronica said, but her voice lacked its usual confidence. "Am I?" Mason opened the folder, spreading out documents and photographs across his desk. "Bank statements, emails, surveillance footage – it's all here, Veronica. And if you don't stop this charade and clear Claire's name publicly, I'll take it all to the authorities." Veronica stared at the evidence before her, her face pale. "You wouldn't dare. It would ruin both of us." "Try me," Mason said, his voice firm. "I'm willing to risk it all to protect Claire and the company we've built. Are you?" For a long moment, Veronica said nothing, her eyes darting between Mason and the