Elias POVFour weeks had passed since that painful morning in my father’s office. Four weeks have passed since I handed over every file, every contact, and every carefully negotiated detail of the building project to Fred. In that time, he had thrown money at the project like it was endless — hiring dozens of extra workers, rushing construction around the clock, and dipping deep into the company’s finances. He kept promising Father that the returns would be massive, that it would be “worth every penny.”Only the first phase was ready for launch today. And of course, the entire corporate event was centered around celebrating Fred’s success.I adjusted the black masquerade mask on my face as I stepped into the grand ballroom of the five-star hotel my father had rented for the occasion. The room was alive with soft golden lighting, crystal chandeliers, and the murmur of important clients, investors, and business partners. Everyone wore elegant masks — some simple and refined, others o
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