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Chapter Seventy

Author: Maya Adams
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Richard

The two FBI agents didn’t waste time. As soon as we stepped into the quiet corridor, one of them gestured toward a side hallway.

“This way, Mr. Kane. Mrs. Kane,” the female agent said, professional but firm.

Emilia let out a low breath and nudged me with her elbow. “We should’ve just flown in your private jet,” she muttered. “None of this airport nonsense.”

I glanced at her, a half-smirk tugging at my mouth despite the situation. “Noted for next time.”

We followed the agents into a plain room with frosted glass panels and a long table at the center. There were no windows, just that stale, overly air-conditioned air and cold white lights humming above us. They shut the door behind us.

“Please, have a seat,” Agent Wallace said, motioning to the chairs.

“No, thanks,” I said, standing tall. “We’re not staying long.”

The other agent, a woman with sharp eyes and dark hair tied back in a tight ponytail, stepped forward. “Mr. Kane, this is a federal matter. We’d like to speak to you—”

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