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Chapter 40

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Although confused, I followed Jac without hesitation. After all, I trusted him more than anyone. I knew he would never put me in harm’s way.

He pushed open the rusty metal door, and I braced myself to step into what I assumed would be a small, cluttered office. But to my surprise, an elevator greeted us instead.

The doors slid open moments later, revealing a pristine, modern living room—a stark contrast to the rundown exterior of the building. I frowned, my eyes scanning the sophisticated interior.

What the hell is going on? Why is Attorney Larson set up like this?

"Jac..."

A deep voice interrupted my thoughts, drawing my attention to an older man, likely in his late fifties, walking toward us with a welcoming smile.

"Atty.," Jac greeted, shaking the man’s hand with familiarity.

The man turned to me, his gaze warm yet observant. "This must be Nelson," he said, giving my shoulder a firm squeeze before his eyes drifted toward a framed photograph sitting on a wooden console
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