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Chapter 95: The Reckoning

Penulis: Frank J.P
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-13 17:03:17

The study felt colder than it should have. The lights were low, the city humming far below, but Jason didn’t move from the window. His hands were pressed to the glass as though the chill could steady him. He had been waiting.

When Bella stepped inside, she sensed it instantly. Something was wrong. Not the usual kind of wrong, not the kind they could fix with a late-night talk or a kiss. This was heavier.

“Jason?” Her voice was soft, almost cautious.

He didn’t turn. He just said it, each word dropping like a hammer.

“You went behind my back.”

Bella froze.

Jason finally turned around. His face was sharp, hard, unreadable except for the fire in his eyes. On the desk beside him lay a folded paper. A report.

“I know you met with Chief Sterling Vance at the Oju Gallery,” he said flatly. “Now tell me why.”

Bella’s chest tightened. She opened her mouth, but the words tripped over each other.

“Jason, I can explain…”

“No,” he cut in, his voice low and dangerous. “Don’t spin this. Don’t soften i
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