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CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT

Author: Philip Victoria
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-14 21:48:13

Lauren pulled the pistol from her waistband, the cold metal steady in her grip.

Without hesitation, she slipped into the narrow passage leading to the roof.

Her boots scraped softly against the ladder rungs until she emerged into the open night air.

And there he was—black-clad, masked, standing at the edge of the roof as if he owned the skyline.

He peeled the mask away.

Ethan Whitmore.

He rolled his eyes, casual as ever.

“I wanted to see if you were up to the task you’ve thrown yourself into. Nice move, though.”

Lauren shoved the gun back into the waistband of her trousers, the gesture sharp, almost violent.“You’re lucky I didn’t blow your skull off by accident.”

He ignored the threat, his voice unnervingly calm. “Predictive AI system from an unknown founder stuns market… learning speeds break European benchmarks… private buyout offers already surface.”His eyes searched hers.“Does that ring a bell?”

She gave a short, bitter laugh. “Have I really become that popular?”

“Anyone working
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