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Chapter 11: Friend

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Everyone froze.

Heads turned simultaneously toward the entrance.

A man stood there, hands tucked casually into his pockets, his posture relaxed but his presence unmistakably heavy. His gaze swept across the room—lingering briefly on Helena Grayson before settling calmly on Seraphina.

Helena's face stiffened.

"Who are you?" she snapped.

The man chuckled softly. "Just a passerby," he replied. "But I couldn't help wondering—are accusations made without evidence part of the show?"

The two officers
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