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MAYBE WE ARE BETTER OFF BEING ENEMIES

Adam's gaze remained fixed on Althea, his face a stony mask hiding the hurt he felt. He felt as though she was determined to hate him no matter what.

"Very well," Adam replied, his tone icy but betrayed by a flicker of hurt in his eyes. "I will release Timothy, if that's what you want. But I can't release your father," he continued, his voice flat and emotionless. "His business is with my father."

Althea stood, her posture stiff and determined. "Fine. We'll talk when I see Timothy, alive."

Adam's lips pressed into a thin line. "As you wish. But be aware, Althea, that our fathers' business is deep and tangled. Releasing Timothy may not be as simple as you think."

Althea's jaw tightened. "I'm not a fool, Adam. I know there will be complications.”

"I'm leaving now, Mrs. Walter," Althea announced, turning to face the older woman. "I would like to continue our conversation with Jenny and Jackson soon."

Mrs. Walter let out a frustrated groan. "Althea, please..."

"My mind is made up," Althea
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