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Chapter 562: Nathaniel Faces Removal

Author: FortunaSolis
last update publish date: 2026-04-10 19:14:35

The calls began within an hour of the notice.

Not frantic. Not hostile. Measured voices asking careful questions that were never really questions at all. Advisors wanted reassurance. Partners wanted clarity. Former allies wanted to know where they should stand when the vote came.

Nathaniel declined every conversation.

That silence uns

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