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The Photograph

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CHAPTER 6: The Photograph That Changed Everything

(Daniel’s POV)

The first message arrived at 9:47 p.m.

I was in my office, reviewing financial projections for the next quarter when my phone buzzed against the desk.

Unknown Number.

Normally, I ignored unknown numbers.

But something about the timing made me pick it up.

A single message.

No greeting.

No explanation.

Just a photograph.

My chest tightened instantly.

The image showed Amara standing on the balcony of the waterfront venue earlier that
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