Jacob's addiction grows stronger, consuming him and leading him down a dark path.
Desperate for a fix, Jacob makes a dangerous deal with a notorious drug dealer.
Jacob Turner
(Nervously) Look, I need more. I'll do whatever it takes.
Dangerous Dealer
(Sinister tone) Oh, I see. You're willing to go all the way, huh? Fine. But remember, there's always a price to pay.
Eleanor, on the other hand, faces an unexpected scandal that threatens to crumble her empire.
Eleanor Mills
(Panicking) How did this happen? Who leaked this information?
Assistant
(Nervously) I...I don't know, ma'am. It's all over the news.
As Jacob's addiction worsens, he unknowingly takes action that unknowingly saves Eleanor from ruin.
Jacob Turner
(In a drug-induced haze) I need money... Maybe I can sell one of my paintings.
Art Collector
(Impressed) This is magnificent! How much do you want for it?
Jacob Turner
(Desperate) Just take it... I need the money.
Unbeknownst to Jacob, the art collector is a powerful figure within the business world.
Art Collector
(Grinning) Thank you, young man. Your artwork will make a fine addition to my collection.
Little did Jacob know that the art collector used his connections to protect Eleanor from the scandal.
Art Collector
(On the phone) Make sure that information is buried. We can't afford any more damage.
Jacob's actions inadvertently brought relief to Eleanor, changing the course of their intertwined fates.
Jacob Turner
(Lost and confused) What have I done?
Chapter 2 ends with an unexpected twist, leaving readers craving for more as the consequences of Jacob's deal and Eleanor's scandal continue to unfold.
