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CHAPTER 13: The First Real Loss

Autor: Sunflower
last update Data de publicação: 2026-09-23 22:56:11
POV: PHINA

I thought my money and my ability would protect me. I was wrong.

The satellite phone on my desk buzzed with a sharp, jarring vibration that cut through the silence of the command center. I picked it up immediately, knowing Arthur wouldn't call past midnight unless something catastrophic had shifted on the board.

"Phina," Arthur’s voice came through, heavy and strained. "We have a serious problem."

"What kind of problem?" I asked, my grip tightening around the receiver as I stood u
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