Post by John Otenyete Sadiku (@Belove)
SHADOWS OF BETRAYAL
Episode 3 – The Hidden Enemy
Morning broke with tension hanging over Okafor Construction Ltd. Police officers and cybercrime investigators filled the building, questioning every employee. No one was allowed to leave.
Tunde stood in the conference room, looking into the faces of the people he trusted.
> "Someone here sold us out," he said quietly. "And I promise... I will find that person."
The room fell silent.
Only Emeka avoided eye contact.
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A Dangerous Discovery
The company's IT manager rushed in with a laptop.
> "Sir, we recovered part of the deleted security footage."
Everyone watched the screen.
A hooded figure entered the records room late at night, copied confidential files, and disappeared.
Just before the video ended...
The stranger removed one glove.
On his wrist was a distinctive lion-shaped bracelet.
Tunde frowned.
> "I've seen that bracelet before..."
Emeka's heart began to race.
He knew exactly who owned it.
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Ada's Warning
Meanwhile, Ada arrived home after work and found a black envelope at her doorstep.
Inside was a single photograph.
It showed Tunde shaking hands with another woman.
On the back, written in red ink, were the words:
> "You don't know the man you love."
Ada's hands trembled.
Could the love of her life be hiding something?
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Chief Odili's Next Move
That night, Chief Odili met Emeka again.
> "You've done well," he said.
He handed Emeka another envelope.
This time, it contained the blueprint of Tunde's biggest construction site.
> "Tomorrow night," Chief Odili whispered, "that project must be destroyed."
Emeka froze.
> "Destroyed? People could get hurt."
Chief Odili's smile disappeared.
> "If you back out now... you'll lose everything."
Emeka realized he was trapped.
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The Cliffhanger
As darkness covered the city, a masked figure sneaked into Tunde's construction site carrying a can of petrol.
The figure struck a match.
Just as the flame touched the ground...
A voice shouted from behind:
> "Stop right there!"
The masked figure turned in shock.
The screen went black.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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