The CEO'S Redemption: Deception Price

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ving through the city streets as they put d

e the project files, and why were they so va

fixed on the road ahead. "What

. Ethan's been working on a revolutionary new tec

dened. "What kin

t say it has the potential to change the world. And Ethan's

had a feeling that she

d, listening intently before nodding. "We

"But we need to keep moving. Ethan wo

ff into the night, the sta

op in a deserted alleyway. He turned

id, his eyes scanni

ith Ethan's team. She followed Ryder out of the vehicle and

sely furnished apartment. Ryder locked

house. We'll be

und the apartment. It was

ed again. He answered, liste

exis asked, her

"Ethan's team is closing in.

ep running forever. They needed a pla

r, I think I know how we can stop Eth

n eyebrow. "Wh

ow how to get to the technology before E

arrowed. "What

n to explain, her mind rac

umbling out in a rush. Ryder listened

nology," she said. "I have access to the research and dev

at's a risky move. If Ethan finds out,

ut I'm willing to take that risk. I can't let Ethan

t doing this for the company, are you?

han's betrayal... it's personal. I need

in his eyes. "I get it. I have my own reasons

ely allies shook hands,

nsion was palpable. They knew the risks were high, but they

ng that seemed to hum with energy. Alexis led Ryder through the sec

nd coffee. Alexis quickly gathered them arou

efore Ethan does," she said. "It'

rmination. They quickly got to work, hacki

's skill and dedication. Alexis was a natur

yes sparkled when she was focused on a task. He found himself dra

t a hit. The technology was located in a s

her eyes locked on his

itement. They were in this together, and

ff into the night, ready

ded by barbed wire and surveillance cameras. Ryder's eyes scanne

er voice low and urgent. "We can't let

he main entrance. "I'll take care

mination. She quickly hacked into the secur

nd silent. They slipped inside, finding themselves in a di

and experimentation. Ryder's skin crawled as

eps echoing down the hall.

bing Alexis's arm and pull

es, holding their breath as Ethan'

excitement. They were so close. They just needed

ething was off. The lab they were hiding in was different from the ot

vice in the corner of the room, p

th. This wasn't just a facility for develop

Ryder whispered, his e

I don't know, but I think

ing. The device seemed to be emitting a strange energy fi

, heavier this time. Ethan's team wa

t. He grabbed Alexis's hand, p

out of here, now

o glow even brighter. Ryder felt a strange se

is cried, trying

sucked into the device, disap

vice in horror. What had just happened?