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Author: Emmi
last update publish date: 2026-09-25 05:21:33

The underground garage was dead silent as the engine of Arlo's car idled. He leaned back and listened as his handler spoke through the speakers.

“Tell me everything,” Arlo commanded flatly, his rough baritone echoing in the car.

“Technically, JJ is still missing,” his handler said.

Arlo's expression tightened. “What do you mean?”

“While tracking him, we discovered that he had shown up at his office. Unfortunately, our men didn't make it there in time. By the time they arrived, he was already go
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    Maya sat alone at a corner table inside a small pizza shop. Her fingers idly traced the condensation on her glass of water as she stared out the window at the passing crowd.She reached into her purse, pulling out her phone. She hesitated, thinking about calling Nora to find out if she was still wrapped up with Arlo.The suffocating pressure in her chest became a bit too much, and a quiet sniff broke from her nose as she fought down a sudden urge to sob right there.Before she could make up her mind about the call, her phone rang from an unknown number. Maya quickly wiped back the tears, clearing her throat.“Hello?”“Maya? Hey, it's Ben,” his voice, casual and easy. “Sorry for calling you out of the blue. But you forgot your sunglasses in Arlo’s car the other night, and I wanted to return them to you.”“Oh... wow. I didn't notice they were missing. Look, it’s fine, Ben. We can just meet up some other time.”“Hey, what other time is there?” Ben joked. “I’m driving through Lower Manhat

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