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CHAPTER 11 - Shattered Illusions

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Time fractured into slow motion.

Richard's gun swung between Damien and me, his finger trembling on the trigger. Behind him, four armed men in tactical gear blocked the doorway.

"Nobody move." Richard's voice was eerily calm. "Flora, step away from the criminal. Now."

I did not move. Could not move. My body refused to obey.

"Flora." Harder now. "I will not ask again."

Damien shifted, trying to stand despite his wounds. Richard's gun locked on him instantly.

"Do it and she watches you die." Rich
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