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Chapter One Hundred and Three: Aurielle DuVall

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Aurielle DuVall

I woke up feeling… lighter. Brighter. Hopeful in a way I hadn’t felt in weeks—maybe months.

There was a quiet calm in the air, the kind that slips into your bones and makes you believe, just for a moment, that today might be good. I stretched slowly, allowing myself to enjoy the rare feeling of optimism. I didn’t have much to do today—technically nothing urgent—but I did want to speak with Matthias. The list of fourteen candidates had been sitting with him for a good amount of time now, and I needed to know if he’d finally made his picks.

If he hadn’t… well, I’d handle it myself.

I’d go through the list again, narrow it down to three strong contenders, contact them, schedule individual interviews, and—if they passed—begin the training process immediately. We didn’t have time to waste, and this wasn’t a role just anyone could fill. They had to be sharp, focused, and loyal.

And after that, I’d speak with Matthias about compensation. Contracts. Bonuses. Travel allowance i
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    Aurielle DuVallNerissa wastes no time once the bathroom door clicks shut behind her. The sound echoes against the tiles, sharp and accusing. She fixes her eyes on me with the kind of glare that could peel skin. Her voice cuts through the silence like a knife. “You have no shame. Showing up here. Acting like you're above my own fucking engagement party. Oh, the white is tacky. How dare you, Aurielle? How dare you assert yourself in my relationship? Didn't I warn you? I will ruin what's left of your pathetic life if you don't listen.”I smile, slow and deliberate, refusing to let her see even a flicker of discomfort. “I was invited,” I remind her with a lightness that I know will irritate her further. “In fact, Matthias kept inviting me for weeks. I decided it was time to put all of our problems behind us. I have no hate for you, sister.”Her eyes narrow, her mouth twitching in that way it always does when she thinks someone is lying to her. “No hate? What are you trying to do, Auriel

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