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Chapter 23: Shifting Grounds

Author: Flyspree
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-10-18 00:00:58

The lights in the apartment were bright against the dark of night. Nathan carried Ashley's bag inside and set it on the table. She held her laptop under her arm as she walked towards the couch. She sank into the cushions and opened the laptop. It cast an even, soft glow across her features.

"So," she said, looking up at him. "About the counteragent. I think I have figured something out."

Nathan sat down opposite her and lea
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