๐ “Bethany’s Big Offer Was Just the Beginning of a Bigger Betrayal ๐๐ผ”
BETHANY’S BIG OFFER COMES WITH A BIGGER SECRET ๐ณ๐ผ
The sun bled through the glass walls of Kingsley Law Associates, setting the marble floor on fire with streaks of gold. Natasha Vance adjusted her blazer, the weight of the case files heavy in her hands—and in her chest.
Inside the private meeting room, Bethany Cross sat waiting. Perfect posture, perfect smile. The kind of woman who looked like she’d never lost a battle. Her diamond bracelet shimmered as she stirred her coffee, eyes locked on Natasha like a hunter studying prey.
“Natasha,” Bethany said smoothly, “thank you for coming on such short notice.”
“You said it was urgent,” Natasha replied, taking a seat. “What’s going on?”
Bethany leaned back, the faintest smirk playing on her lips. “Let’s call it… an opportunity. One that benefits us both.”
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THE OFFER
A soft click echoed as Bethany slid a sleek black folder across the table. Inside lay a contract—and a check. Fresh ink. $15,000.
Natasha blinked, reading the fine print. Something about the wording made her pulse jump.
“You want me to represent you,” she said slowly, “but this isn’t a standard retainer agreement.”
Bethany’s voice dropped to a velvet whisper. “That’s because this isn’t a standard case. I need a lawyer who doesn’t ask too many questions.”
Natasha arched a brow. “That’s not how I work.”
Bethany smiled, the kind that hid knives. “Every lawyer bends the rules when the stakes are high enough. I’m offering you a reason to bend them for me.”
Natasha’s gaze drifted to the check. “Discretion about what, exactly?”
Bethany’s eyes gleamed. “About Greg Simmons.”
Natasha froze. “Greg Simmons? The man suing you for fraud?”
Bethany nodded. “Yes. And I need him to disappear from my path—quietly.”
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A DANGEROUS PROPOSAL
Natasha’s heartbeat thundered in her ears. “You can’t buy legal outcomes, Bethany. That’s unethical—and illegal.”
Bethany’s laugh was soft but chilling. “Relax. I’m not asking you to break the law. Just… reshape it.” She pushed the check closer. “Fifteen thousand now, thirty when it’s done.”
Natasha stared at the paper—then at Bethany’s perfect, fearless face. “Why me?”
Bethany’s voice cooled. “Because you’re sharp, underestimated, and you used to work with Greg. You know his weak spots. I’ve done my research.”
The room suddenly felt smaller. Colder. Natasha’s throat tightened. Bethany knew too much—her financial struggles, her stalled career, her overdue rent.
And yet, the offer sat there. Heavy. Tempting. Poison wrapped in luxury.
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THE SECRET
That night, Natasha couldn’t sleep. The city outside her apartment pulsed with light and noise, but inside it was just her, the contract, and the quiet hum of her laptop.
She began to dig. Old case files. Corporate statements. Bank transactions.
Then—she found it.
A wire transfer. From Bethany Cross Holdings to an offshore account under Greg Simmons’ name.
Her breath caught. “Bethany’s paying Greg?”
Another file confirmed it. Multiple payments. The lawsuit was fake. A performance.
Bethany and Greg weren’t enemies—they were partners. The fraud case was a smokescreen to launder money.
And Natasha wasn’t being hired to defend Bethany. She was being lured into taking the fall.
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THE CONFRONTATION
The next morning, Natasha walked back into Bethany’s office—every step calculated, every heartbeat controlled.
Bethany looked up from her desk, calm as ever. “So, have you made your decision?”
“I have,” Natasha said. She sat, her expression unreadable. “But before I sign, I need a few answers.”
Bethany smiled thinly. “Transparency. I like that.”
“I just don’t like surprises,” Natasha replied. “Especially the kind that show up in offshore accounts.”
Bethany’s fingers froze on her pen. “What did you just say?”
“Forty-five thousand dollars,” Natasha said softly. “Transferred to Greg Simmons’ account in the Caymans. Last week. Ring any bells?”
The air between them changed—sharp, dangerous. Bethany’s mask cracked, revealing a flash of panic. “You have no idea what you’re talking about.”
Natasha rose slowly. “I know exactly what I’m talking about. And so does the District Attorney. They got the files an hour ago.”
Bethany’s face went pale. “You—You turned me in?”
“No,” Natasha said coldly. “You turned yourself in. I just made sure the truth got out.”
Bethany’s voice dropped, trembling with fury. “Do you have any idea who you’re dealing with?”
Natasha met her gaze without flinching. “A woman who thought she could buy silence. But mine isn’t for sale.”
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THE FALL
Two weeks later, headlines screamed across the city:
> “Bethany Cross Arrested in $1.2 Million Fraud and Bribery Scandal.”
“Attorney Natasha Vance Exposes High-Profile Money Laundering Scheme.”
Reporters swarmed outside Kingsley Law. Cameras flashed. Microphones waited.
Natasha stood by her window, the skyline reflected in her tired eyes. Her phone buzzed nonstop, but she didn’t answer.
Her assistant peeked in. “Natasha, the press wants your statement.”
She turned, calm and unshaken. “Tell them the truth always pays better than any deal.”
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EPILOGUE
That night, the city glowed under a restless moon. Natasha walked alone, coat pulled tight against the wind.
She should’ve felt relief—but unease crawled under her skin.
Bethany Cross had money. Power. Connections that reached further than the headlines suggested.
Her phone buzzed. A message flashed on the screen from an unknown number:
> “Nice move, Natasha. But the game isn’t over.”
Her steps slowed. The message lingered like a ghost in the air.
Natasha pocketed her phone, her pulse steadying. A faint smile curved her lips—part fear, part defiance.
The night swallowed her as she walked away, the city lights flickering like silent warnings.
She’d survived Bethany’s offer.
But she knew one thing for sure—
In Bethany’s world, no secret stays buried forever.

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