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CHAPTER SEVENTY TWO

Author: Chel-C
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Chapter 72 – Burn Notice

Ariana’s POV

The hard drive felt heavier than it should have.

Like it understood gravity better than the rest of us.

The senator stood ten feet away, composed, almost patient. Like a man waiting for a delayed flight, not three people deciding whether to dismantle his career.

“You’re out of time,” he repeated.

The hurried footsteps outside grew louder.

Not security.

Not police.

Too many for that.

Ethan’s hand brushed mine—subtle, grounding.

“Fire exit,” he murmured under
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