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I stared at the phone screen, the message "Don't trust anyone" pierced through the trust I had just built like a sharp sword.
Drake noticed my distress, his brow furrowing. "What's wrong?"
Instinctively, I turned the phone screen toward him, and his gaze instantly sharpened.
"It’s from Ivan Smith," he said coldly. "He’s trying to sow discord between us."
Linda stood frozen in place, coffee spilling onto the carpet and creating a dark stain. Her expression grew complicated. "Lucy, actually I..."
"Shut up!" Drake interrupted sharply. "You have no right to speak."
I looked at Linda's pale face and suddenly realized something. "Wait, Drake. Maybe we should hear her out."
A flicker of gratitude passed through Linda's eyes as she took a deep breath. "Yes, I admit I was sent by Ivan Smith. But during this time, I've seen the genuine feelings between you two, and... I can't continue to deceive you."
"Then why choose to come clean now?" Drake's voice remained icy.
"Because Ivan Smith's plan is too insane," Linda's voice began to tremble. "He not only wants to take over the company but also... he wants to ruin Lucy's future."
My heart sank. "What do you mean?"
"He’s secretly acquiring shares from minority shareholders while spreading negative rumors about you," Linda said quickly. "Once the time is right, he will accuse you of insider trading and drag you into a lawsuit."
Drake's gaze suddenly turned dangerous. "Where's the evidence?"
Linda pulled a USB drive from her bag. "All the emails and recordings are here. I... I’m willing to testify."
I looked at Linda, and the guilt and determination in her eyes felt so real. In that moment, I seemed to understand what true betrayal and redemption meant.
"Why are you helping us?" I asked softly.
"Because I've seen the sincerity between you two," Linda said with a bitter smile. "And Ivan Smith... he sees everyone as mere pawns."
Drake took the USB drive, his expression gradually softening. "You know the consequences of betraying Ivan Smith."
"I know," Linda replied, lifting her head with tears glistening in her eyes. "But some things are worth the risk."
Just then, my phone vibrated again. It was a message from my father: "Emergency board meeting in ten minutes."
Drake and I exchanged a glance, both seeing determination reflected in each other's eyes.
"Linda," I took a deep breath, "are you willing to stand with us against Ivan Smith?"
Linda wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes and revealed the first genuine smile I had seen from her in days. "I am."
Drake picked up his coat. "Then let's head to the conference room now."
"Wait." I grabbed his hand. "Before that, I need you to promise me something."
"What is it?"
"No matter what happens," I looked directly into his eyes, "there will be no more secrets between us."
Drake's gaze softened as he gently held my hand. "I promise."
The three of us walked toward the elevator, unaware that in the conference room, my father was holding a more shocking piece of evidence, waiting for our arrival.
The heavy wooden door of the conference room creaked slightly as it swung open, and my heart raced in response.
My father sat at the head of the table, his perfectly tailored black suit making him appear even more imposing, while his grim expression cast a shadow over the entire room, freezing the atmosphere.
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