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The interview had gone swimmingly. Liam had laid out his vision for the company, explaining his innovative approach to sustainable energy, his voice brimming with passion and conviction. He'd even cracked a few jokes, earning a chuckle from the interviewer. This was his moment. They had agreed to use the article, it would change things. He left the office, a spring in his step, and immediately went to the local paper. He had to show everyone the news.

Liam scanned the newspaper's business section. The headline, “Sustainable Energy Innovator, John Carter, on the Future of Renewable Power,” stared back at him. Liam’s hand clenched around the paper. His throat tightened. The details of the article were there, but the name on it wasn’t. The man, the charlatan, had stolen his words.