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CHAPTER 13: MOTION TO EXPOSE
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2026-07-06 19:30:31*7:05 am | Carter Tower, 60th Floor*
Elena was reading when Mercer knocked and entered holding a donut. “Morning, Ma’am,” he said. “Legal filed the motion at 6 am.” Elena looked up. “Motion to Compel Disclosure of Creditor Identity. Blackwood vs Carter.” “Yes,” Mercer said. “If the judge grants it, Blackwood has to name who owns Whitaker in open court.” Elena took the donut. “Why do you have a donut?” M
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