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precedence, demanding Bella's full attention. Despite the mounting pressures, Bella and Alex navigated their budding relationship with a mixture of caution and passion, mindful of

s." Alex's eyes widened in shock and disbelief. "Victoria? Are you certain?" Richard handed over the documents. "The evidence is clear. The same patterns of manipulation appear in multiple mergers, all tied to her." Alex's jaw tightened as he studied the papers. "This changes everything. We need to act fast." They spent the next few hours devising a plan to confront Victoria and gather irrefutable evidence of her crimes. It was a delicate operation, requiring careful coordination and absolute secrecy. Bella and Alex knew that any misstep could jeopardize their efforts and put the company at risk. The following day, they initiated their plan. Bella worked closely with IT to access Victoria's private communications, uncovering a trove of incriminating emails and financial transactions. The more they delved, the clearer Victoria's culpability became. Meanwhile, Alex arranged a board meeting, intending to present the evidence and seek approval for immediate action. The tension was palpable as the meeting approached, the stakes higher than ever. When the board convened, Alex stood before them, his demeanor resolute. Bella sat beside him, ready to present the findings. "Ladies and gentlemen," Alex began, "we have uncovered serious fraudulent activities tied to our recent merger. The evidence points to a single orchestrator: Victoria Langford." Gasps of shock and disbelief rippled through the room as Alex and Bella laid out the evidence. The board members listened intently, their expressions shifting from skepticism to outrage. As the presentation concluded, Victoria stood, her face a mask of indignation. "This is preposterous! You have no proof." Bella rose, her voice calm and authoritative. "We have all the proof we need, Victoria. Your emails, financial transactions, and patterns of manipulation are all documented. You cannot deny the truth." Victoria's façade crumbled, replaced by a look of cold fury. "You think you can take me down? You're just a pawn in this game, Bella." Bella met her gaze unflinchingly. "No, Vic