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Chapter 281

Author: Fanny S
last update publish date: 2026-02-15 23:40:21
Alicia's POV

Monday morning and the building felt the same.

I didn't.

The elevator climbed. I watched the numbers rise, phone already in my hand. Two emails from committee chairs. One from compliance. Nothing urgent. Everything moving.

The doors opened.

Claire glanced up. Coffee waiting on her
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