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CHAPTER 3

Author: Aimee
last update publish date: 2026-08-29 00:22:23

Marcus barely finished speaking before Eliam’s entire expression changed.

The warmth that had been in his eyes seconds ago disappeared.

“Lock the floor.”

Marcus nodded.

“Already doing it.”

The office doors clicked shut.

Avaline stood perfectly still.

Her heart was beating too fast.

Someone was inside the building.

Someone who knew about the music box.

Someone who was close enough to walk through Blackwood International without immediately being stopped.

Eliam turned toward Luca.

“Where is the p
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