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Chapter 97: Checkmate Setup

Author: Prettiesttamara
last update publish date: 2026-05-05 12:41:44

Roselyn POV

The silence after a successful strike was never peace.

It was preparation.

Bryan’s screens still reflected the aftermath of our move—Victoria’s financial channel remained frozen, its ripple effects spreading exactly as expected.

But nothing about the room felt victorious.

“She hasn’t responded,” Bryan said.

Too calm.

Too quiet.

I didn’t look away from the data.

“She has,” I replied.

“Just not where we’re watching.”

Dominic leaned against the edge of the table,
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