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“The secret of great fortunes without apparent cause is a crime forgotten, for it was properly done”

Honore de Balzac

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When people have a lot of money and it seems like they don't have a clear reason for it, it's often because they did something bad a long time ago but didn't get caught.

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Concealment Consequence Crime Ethics Forgotten Fortune Mystery Secrets Success Wealth
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