CHAPTER 2: THE WOMAN WHO MADE ENEMIES
Three months after joining the Romano Foundation, Emily Carter had transformed dozens of programs for children with autism.
Parents praised her.
Teachers admired her.
And Olivia Romano absolutely adored her.
For the first time in years, Victor Romano watched his daughter laugh without fear.
But success creates enemies.
One morning, Emily arrived at work to find reporters gathered outside the foundation.
Cameras flashed.
Microphones appeared.
Someone had leaked documents accusing her of fraud.
The allegations were absurd.
According to anonymous sources, Emily had secretly redirected foundation funds into private accounts.
The media exploded.
Within hours, social media turned against her.
Victor read every accusation in silence.
Then he called his security chief.
"Find out who started this."
Emily sat alone in her office that evening.
She had worked too hard to lose everything again.
The door opened.
Victor stepped inside.
"You believe the accusations?" she asked quietly.
Victor looked at her for several seconds.
"No."
Emily felt tears forming.
"Why?"
Victor answered without hesitation.
"Because I know your character."
The investigation began immediately.
And within forty-eight hours, the truth emerged.
The leak came from Vanessa Greene.
The former manager had spent months planning revenge.
But she wasn't acting alone.
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Someone far more dangerous was helping her.
Someone inside Romano Industries.
