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Chapter 86

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last update publish date: 2026-03-31 07:29:19
NYLA

“I’m at the private airfield on the east side, hangar number seventeen. Come quickly.”

The line went dead. My stomach dropped. Without a second thought I grabbed my bag and dashed toward the door. I stopped only long enough to tell my assistant,

“Dig up anything you can on Mr. Westwood. Every deal, every connection, every dirty secret. Send it to me as soon as you have it.”

I didn’t wait for her reply. I ran out of the office, ignoring the curious stares, and told the driver, “East
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