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Fifty Five

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Florence's POV

Anthony nodded. "You both have your entire lives ahead of you. Be smart. Keep your heads down. Don't draw attention to yourselves."

Mira hesitated, wringing her hands. "We... we don't have much money. Just what the tribe could spare."

Anthony's expression was grim but not unkind. "There is a small trust fund. It was set up under your parents' names after the accident. It's not a fortune, but it's enough to get you started. Use it, but use it quietly. Find a small place to live and stay out of sight for a while."

He then reached into the inner pocket of his jacket and pulled out a plain, white business card. He handed it to Ame. "If you are ever in serious trouble—any kind of trouble—go to this address. Ask for Salim. Tell him Anthony sent you. He will help you."

Ame took the card as if it were made of solid gold, holding it carefully between his thumb and forefinger. "Thank you, sir. For everything. For getting us out."

I managed a smile. "Take care of your sister, Ame
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    Florence's POV The air seemed to solidify around us. My father’s words, “Give me up,” hung there, stark and impossible. Anthony didn’t let them settle.“No,” he snapped, his voice a low, sharp crack in the darkness. He turned and gripped my father’s arm. “You are not sacrificing yourself. Not after everything we went through to get you out.”My father’s face was etched with a deep exhaustion, but his eyes were clear and resolved. “Anthony, be logical. If they take me, their focus will be entirely on me. The rest of you can get to the plane and leave. It’s the only way.”“We are not discussing this,” Anthony cut him off, his tone leaving no room for argument. “You are coming with us. That is the end of the story.”Inspector Amish moved closer, keeping his body low behind the metal drum we were using for cover. He peered toward the lit hangar. “I count ten, possibly twelve of them. All armed with automatic rifles. The pilot is alive, but he is tied up in the cockpit. The longer we stan

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