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During my training, I uncovered the truth that Grant\u2019s company was drowning in debt while he secretly stole money to spoil his mistress. Using a shell corporation, I offered him a miraculous $50 million bailout. Desperate and arrogant, he eagerly signed the contract that would eventually destroy him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1775106\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>At the Callaway summer gala, I returned to the mansion where I had once been treated like a servant. Dressed in luxury and confidence, I introduced myself as the representative of the company rescuing their business. Neither Grant nor Beatrice recognized me. When Grant signed the deal, he unknowingly agreed to terms that would allow me to seize everything the moment he broke a single rule.<\/p>\n<p>Ten days later, he did exactly that. After using company funds to buy Jessica a new Porsche, I triggered the default clause. 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