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In the ensuing chaos, the psychological turmoil escalates, with Claude increasingly engaging in manipulative behaviors. He finds himself entangled with Germaine’s wife, Jean, further deepening the fractures in their lives as he documents each encounter in his essays. This culminates in a sense of inevitable destruction surrounding Germaine as his career and marriage crumble before him, leading to a poignant reflection on the costs of misplaced trust and ambition.