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Chapter 123 — The Filed Choice
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2026-09-01 03:26:25Garrick’s arrival changed the hearing again. Valerian had claimed dynasty; Ashborne now claimed responsibility. Lorelai left both men standing until they defined what their protection would cost.
The Ashborne guards remained at the threshold. Garrick stood before the open ledger with no chair, no private audience, and no way to disguise custody as a family conversation.
“Protective custody,” Lorelai said. “Define it.”
Garrick’s eyes mov
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