CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHT – FOX IN THE VINE

Back at Jack's office, Julian paced the room, his mind racing with possibilities. It had been several weeks since he had hired the private investigator, and he was eager for an update on the case. Jack sat at his desk, his expression unreadable as he shuffled through a stack of papers. "Mr. Preston, I think we may have found something." Julian's heart skipped a beat, and he leaned forward, his voice breathless with anticipation. "What is it, Jack? What did you find?" Jack handed him a folder, his voice low and serious. "Emails, Mr. Preston. Dozens of them, all from Alexander to various clients and partners of Preston Enterprises. In each one, he makes false claims about the company's financial stability, about your leadership, and about your personal life." Julian's hands shook as he flipped through the pages, his eyes scanning the words with growing horror and anger. "I can't believe it. He's been spreading these lies for months, trying to turn everyone against us." Jack nodded,