THE UNBREAKABLE BOND

ou're telling me that Ryan is not who he says he is? That our marriage is some kind of... arrangement?" Alex nodded. "That's right," he said. "Ryan is a member of a powerful organization tha

she could get. "Okay," Ashley said finally. "I'll listen. But I need to know more. What's the name of this organization? And what do they want from me?" Alex hesitated before answering. "The organization is called 'The Syndicate,'" he said. "And as for what they want from you... well, that's a bit more complicated." Ashley leaned forward, her eyes locked on Alex's. "Tell me," she said. Alex took a deep breath before answering. "The Syndicate wants to use you for their own gain," he said. "They want to use your... unique qualities to further their own interests." Ashley felt a sense of outrage. "What unique qualities?" she demanded. Alex hesitated before answering. "Your ability to inspire people," he said. "Your charisma and charm. The Syndicate wants to use those qualities to manipulate people and get what they want." Ashley felt like she had been punched in the gut. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. "This is insane," Ashley said, trying to keep her cool. "I won't let them use me like that." Alex nodded. "I know you won't," he said. "That's why I'm here to help you. We can take down The Syndicate together." Ashley felt a sense of determination. She was ready to fight. "Let's do it," Ashley said