Chapter 34
This was the moment of truth I turned megane towards Killian, realizing that we had hoped for more time, but the prying eyes of investigators and the intrusive media had forced our hand. We had done our best to conceal and cover up our tracks, and Alana’s apparent obliviones to half of what was going on was, strangely enough, our saving grace. However, as everything began to unravel, it was time to come clean
Alana’s patience was wearing this, and she demanded answers. Her beautiful red nails, a result of the manicure I had arranged for her, briefly distracted me. I took a deep breath and plunged in the revelation, knowing that it wouldn’t be an easy conversation
falana, you’er heard of “Dimensional Management Gump, right?” – inquired, aware that she was well–acquainted with the name.
“yes,chinash,” Alana responded, her tone edged with a touch of citation
“We the CEO of that company wanted to remain anonymous, and, uh, that anonymity might i cat risk” I began cautiously, noting the furrow in her brow
“And what does this CEO have to do with any of this?” She inquired, her confusions giving way to a mix of emotions, which included relief. We both turned to look at Killian.
“””Tr’s him.” [confumed, watching as her expression cycled through confusion, distelel, and eventuallysderstanding,
“Kitan? He’s the CFO)” als asked, still seeing somewhat incredulous. She chuckled and shook her heart, her things seemingly taking a strange journey.
“He is, and he wanted to keep it a secret. I worked tirelessly with him to maintain that setery, but now it may be unraveling “Eexplained, weaving more details into the narrative. I wished] didn’t have to deceive her, but cecumstances had left me with little chce. I verd to make it up to her when the right roment presented itself
“I know you found my behavior micin, but this was the reason I kept has identity concealed,” 1 added, attempting tajurity my
Mana’s point of view.
I couldn’t help but be curious about the hidden layers of Alec and Killian’s lives. As Alre explained why Killian halkept his identity a secret, questions swirled in my mind.
“Why? Who would be hide his identity? He’s doing great with his business,” I asked, my voice tinged with confusion. It seemed counterintuitive for someone accessed as Killian to keep – their identity concealed.
“Because Killian’s father was involved in a scandal a couple of years ago. Many of his major contracts are all pending, and we concerned that it our investors and associates found out. they might withdraw their support, so we chose to keep his identity a secret.” Alec explained, his torte soft and measured. We both turned our attention to Killian, who was still deeply engaged in a conversation with their PR team, Suddenly, the pieces starteto come together,
the gundry of the predicament
“You weren’t kidding when you said you were close to your boss, emailed, my mind bring was the revelation that Alec was trends with none other than the himself. “Tea, this is why we tried to keep things low–key, but I didn’t want to deceive you, especially since you seemed uncomfortable,” Alec admitted, his hand finding its way to my shoulder offecit a reassuring rub
“That for words,“I confessed, my brown furrowing as shifted my gate between the two men send an opportunity to learn more about their history and decided to press on with my question “How did you guys even meer!
now shaking his head
Aber nookça moment to consider my question, glancing briefly ar Killian, who had just concluded hus phone call and “Vice niet when ) was still is the orphanage Alter I finished my bachelor’s degree, he wanted to start his own management consultancy and already had some clients in mind. We made an effort to keep bos identity hidden, and from there, things book,” Alec began to explain, and I nodded, beginning to understand the close band Alee had been there for Killan from very beginning
“I’ve known him since elementary school, all the way through the first year of high school,” Kian added with a proud in his hand casually looping around his nec
ver your North View Academy,” I pointed out, narrowing my eyes at Killian I had always observed lecat school, but Killian had never been in the picture. If they were childhood. friend. Kilian should have been around during Alec’s high school days.
jean only there for a year. My father’s scandal left us with very few penis, so we had to cut down on expenses, and I attended a public school,” Killian explained, offering insight into this past. I nodded, still wearing a puzzled expression
“What scandal was be involved in 11 by asked, my curiosity compelled me to seek answers: 1 hoped 1 wasn’t overstepping, but the intrigue was too compelling to si
*1. Ponni sehema -gally arcased, “Killian replied casually, histone carrying a hint of resignation. “The seven cheating was true, though.”
was taketi aback for me, bring this unexpected relation. “A Poul scheme? Trepeated aloud, struggling process the information.
“You can see why I can’t denir le known that I’m related to him. Even after it was clear he had na part in it, he still hour many dients who wouldn’t return to him,” Killian explained, bis hands fucked luta hip pockets, could detect a trace of pain on his face, and my heart went out to him. He was burdened by the teas of being judged based on his father’s tainted reputation while my sewn commento imetand trivial in comparison
Tonseny that happened to you.” tallied softly, my sympathy prosine.
Futian’s orat request took me by surprise. “Try to ask, but would you sign an NDA! I’ll even tell Izabel, but i’ll need her to tips one too,” he i
a inquiredungently, casting a quick glance
“I can’t let
me, but this secrecy is going ouuin us,
“Killian argued with my husband, expressing his frustration. At that moment, I was relieved that 1 no
linger hudtubeat the bonden of deception. “he’ll sign the flat; the I understand,” I assured them both. At least now Izabel wouldn’t have unter gigions worry about Kittan’s involvement in questionable
Aler salutainty agreed, sighing in regnations “The
I felt congeled to as them father. “How’s your team can connect you with my let’s team,” Lottered, wanting to lend a hand.
“The pool in ka?” Ader dispurt, clearly interesteductive prospect.
There are only four photos of me plowing up, with my parents by my side,” I expland Everyone the staggering out those picites would have fetched, especially since my peerpls had never dag bording name is at ley details Hatenmaan plate Only my gender and brille “İkota Laver Law the light of day, whereier, est
ukl’ne katoen you were a Joodan,” Killian commented with a fogowed bow.
Tendnetheii jubasan.” Her imposed, seeming truly latako charge of the situat kin.
Comedy prising the tettei si ne, Labadidian, “What role ko yateuantly love in the management ili
“He does, a bit of everything’s righe undman,” Kitas explained poundly as Aler stepped away, engrossed in his phone. The realization that Alec and Killian played a crucial role in DRG), a company that grietated man revine that į coski lathum, pouridedine with newhand ratlly. My suspicious about Aler hiddecreased considerality, and I was grateful to be past that phase of uterizzly
