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Under the shadow of truth

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The trembling maid stepped forward, looking fragile and small. Her hands fidgeted nervously with the folds of her apron. Her shoulders shook slightly, and her eyes darted around the room as if searching for a way to disappear entirely. She shifted from one foot to the other, biting her lip, as though trying to hold herself together, but her fear betrayed her.

At this, Damian gave a slight nod. Then the lead officer stepped forward, circling her slowly, like a predator sizing up its prey. “We
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