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THE SATELLITE'S CHOICE

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-14 22:19:21

Chapter 7: The Satellite’s Choice

The elevator made a noise, its metal cables screaming as it went up to the penthouse. Inside the space the air was getting thick and the vents started to give off a sweet smell. The first sign that the Halon gas was being let into the lower parts of the building.

Silas stood over the control panel, his knuckles white as he forced the override. He looked at Avery, his chest moving up and down. "The satellite uplink in my office is not connected to the server. If
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