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Chapter 81

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Francis’s POV

The day had dragged on longer than usual, the kind of exhausting grind that left my shoulders tight and my mind foggy. Harrington Enterprises had been a pressure cooker lately, with whispers of corporate maneuvering and family drama swirling through. I was just glad to be done for the day, my keys jingling in my hand as I approached my car in the parking garage.

I was almost in my sedan when some men moved to my left, too fast and before I could turn, a sharp pain exploded across my cheek, the force of a punch snapping my head to the side. My keys clattered to the ground as I stumbled, my hand flying to my stinging face. “What the…” I started, but another blow cut me off, this one a fist to my gut that doubled me over, air rushing out of my lungs.

I gasped, trying to straighten, but hands grabbed me. Two, maybe three men, their faces hidden behind black masks. They were dressed in dark jackets and gloves. One of them seized my collar, yanking me forward, while another d
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