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Chapter 281

Author: Tightrope
Carlos turned his gaze toward Ariel and waved at her. "You're here. This is Stanley Pryce. You probably already know who he is."

Ariel recognized the man before her almost instantly.

Stanley was frequently featured in new coverage related to politics, international summits, the country's diplomatic and military affairs, and so on. He was one of the top officials serving in the Department of Defense.

Though Ariel was typically poised, meeting someone of Stanley's stature rattled her more than she let on.

She walked up to Stanley and greeted him humbly. "Hello, my name is Ariel Walker."

Stanley shook hands with her. He didn't give off a particularly commanding presence as he said in a gentle voice, "I know. I often hear Carlos talk about you. I finally got the chance to meet the impressive young lady today."

Ariel glanced at Carlos.

With a stoic look on his face, Carlos snorted. "When did I ever do that? This girl was so rebellious. I couldn't have been bothered to talk about her.
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