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The Access Request

Author: Fay Manual
last update publish date: 2026-08-31 19:29:05

Chapter 31:

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I spent the entire night thinking about Ryan's final words. *I think I am very close.* By morning, I could barely concentrate.

Adrian noticed my coldness and asked me what was wrong. I told him about Ryan's call, and for the first time, Adrian admitted that Ryan's discovery could lead to something more dangerous.

Before we could talk further, Adrian's phone rang. His legal team needed him immediately. The board crisis had taken another turn.

He left, and I sat alone with a trut
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