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Chapter 26: A Crosswell Threat

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-27 19:35:36

The briefing began without ceremony.

Nathaniel listened in silence as the projections shifted across the screen, each slide more precise than the last. Port schematics. Regulatory timelines. Investment exposure. The room was sealed. Phones off. Assistants excluded.

Only his core remained.

Lucas stood at the head of the table. Ethan leaned back with his arms crossed. Marcus occupied the far corner, tablet in hand, attention divided between data and the exits. Oliver sat nearest the screen, finge
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