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Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: The Plan

As we walked out of the hotel, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. We had just taken down one of Alexander Grayson's security guards, and we were one step closer to taking him down.

Max seemed to sense my excitement, because he smiled and put his arm around my shoulders. "We're just getting started," he said. "We've got a lot of work to do before we can take down Alexander Grayson."

I nodded, feeling a sense of determination. I was ready to do whatever it took to bring Alexander Grayson to justice.

As we walked, Max began to explain his plan. "We need to gather evidence," he said. "We need to prove that Alexander Grayson is involved in illegal activities, and that he's using his company to cover it up."

I nodded, feeling a sense of understanding. "I think I can help with that," I said. "I used to work for Alexander Grayson, remember? I have access to some of his company's files."

Max's eyes lit up with excitement. "That's perfect," he said. "We can use those files to build a case against him."

I nodded, feeling a sense of determination. We were going to take down Alexander Grayson, and we were going to do it together.

As we continued to walk, Max's phone rang. He answered it, listening for a moment before responding.

"I'll be right there," he said, before hanging up the phone.

"What's going on?" I asked, feeling a sense of curiosity.

Max turned to me, his expression serious. "That was one of my contacts," he said. "Alexander Grayson is making a move. He's going to be at a charity gala tonight, and we need to be there to gather evidence."

I nodded, feeling a sense of excitement. This was it. This was our chance to take down Alexander Grayson once and for all.

"Let's do it," I said, feeling a sense of determination.

Max smiled, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Let's do it," he repeated.

And with that, we set off on our mission to take down Alexander Grayson.

As we made our way to the charity gala, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nervousness. We were about to take a huge risk, and I wasn't sure if we were ready.

But Max seemed confident, his eyes gleaming with determination as he drove us to the gala.

"We'll be fine," he said, as if sensing my nervousness. "We just need to blend in and gather evidence. Easy peasy."

I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "Easy peasy?" I repeated. "You're not exactly the most subtle person, Max."

Max grinned, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Hey, I resent that," he said. "I can be subtle when I need to be."

I raised an eyebrow, doubting that. But before I could respond, we arrived at the gala.

As we stepped out of the car, I felt a sense of awe at the opulence of the event. The gala was being held at a luxurious mansion, and the guests were all dressed to the nines.

Max took my hand, his eyes scanning the crowd. "Let's go," he said. "We need to find Alexander Grayson and gather evidence."

I nodded, my heart pounding in my chest. This was it. This was our chance to take down Alexander Grayson once and for all.

As we made our way through the crowd, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. We were taking a huge risk, and I wasn't sure if we were going to get away with it.

But Max seemed confident, his eyes gleaming with determination as he led me through the crowd.

And then, suddenly, we saw him. Alexander Grayson was standing across the room, a smug look on his face.

Max's eyes locked onto him, his jaw clenched in anger. "It's time," he said, his voice low and deadly.

I nodded, my heart pounding in my chest. This was it. This was our chance to take down Alexander Grayson once and for all.

And with that, we set off across the room, determined to bring Alexander Grayson to justice.

As we approached Alexander Grayson, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. This was it. This was the moment we had been waiting for.

Max seemed to sense my nervousness, because he gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. "We've got this," he whispered. "Just stick to the plan."

I nodded, taking a deep breath. We had rehearsed this moment countless times, and I knew exactly what to do.

As we reached Alexander Grayson, Max smiled and extended his hand. "Alexander," he said. "It's been a while."

Alexander Grayson's eyes narrowed, his expression cold and calculating. "Max," he said. "I didn't know you were invited to this little gathering."

Max smiled again, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I'm afraid I crashed the party," he said. "But I promise I'm worth the invitation."

Alexander Grayson's expression didn't change, but I could sense a flicker of anger behind his eyes. "I'm sure you are," he said. "But I'm afraid you're not welcome here. You're going to have to leave."

Max smiled again, his eyes never leaving Alexander Grayson's face. "I'm afraid that's not possible," he said. "You see, I have some information that I think you'll be very interested in hearing."

Alexander Grayson's expression changed, his eyes narrowing with interest. "What kind of information?" he asked.

Max smiled again, his eyes glinting with triumph. "Information about your little side business," he said. "The one that's been making you so much money."

Alexander Grayson's expression turned cold, his eyes flashing with anger. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said.

But Max just smiled again, his eyes never leaving Alexander Grayson's face. "Don't play dumb, Alexander," he said. "We both know what's going on. And we're going to expose you for the corrupt businessman you are."

Alexander Grayson's face turned red with rage, his eyes bulging with anger. "You'll never be able to prove it," he snarled. "I've covered my tracks too well."

But Max just smiled again, his eyes glinting with triumph. "We'll see about that," he said. "We have evidence, Alexander. And we're going to use it to bring you down."