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In a world where ambition often masks betrayal, Ian Fox has been the silent backbone of a powerful corporation, enduring years of manipulation at the hands of his ruthless boss, Kate Matthews. With a resignation letter left on her desk, he hopes to reclaim his life, but Kate's icy demeanor suggests that this battle is far from over. As the pressure mounts, Ian must confront the truth: will he remain the scapegoat, or can he finally break free from the chains of his past?
When a high-stakes project worth over a hundred million hangs in the balance, Ian discovers that the stakes are personal. The arrival of a new president at the company complicates matters, as Kate and her protégé, Nolan Jennings, see the project as their ticket to power. But Ian possesses a secret that could change everything. As tensions rise, alliances shift, and hidden motives surface, will Ian find the courage to wield his hidden identity, or will he be consumed by the very system he seeks to escape?
In this gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the quest for identity, every decision carries weight, and every relationship is tested. Will Ian rise to the challenge, or will he be left behind in a world that has always underestimated him?
The CEO's Secret I Was Her Scapegoat Until I Revealed My Billion-Dollar IdentityChapter 1
The day before New Year's Day, my boss called me into her office.
"Ian, you're one of the veterans here. When no one else is around, you need to step up."
I knew exactly what she meant. I'd gone numb to it years ago.
"So the company wants me to stay behind again."
"Exactly. Since you already know, I won't waste my breath."
I agreed without protest and watched them head out for the team-building event. That's when I discovered the "highlight"—a company-wide livestream of me working overtime. They were treating me like a clown, entertainment for everyone's amusement.
So I grabbed the suitcase I'd already packed and left my resignation letter on the desk.
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When they saw me leaving on the livestream, Kate Matthews called immediately.
"Ian Fox, what is this? The company told you to stay, and you're just slipping away?"