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Chapter 182

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[Elara]

“Cheers!” Sarah beams, her grin stretching from ear to ear. “To our breakthrough—the one that’s going to change everything.”

We all cheer with her, before drowning our drinks—alcoholic for some and non-alcoholic for the rest—and taking our seats around the round table.

Joshua lets out a low whistle. “Still, it’s a shame the Magnus Group pushed the unveiling back by three months. This isn’t just any

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