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Chapter 572

Author: Memo Harbor
After witnessing Cyrus' strength, Ilyana made her decision. She would cooperate. Time was not on her side. Each passing day increased the risk to her students.

When Cyrus responded, relief surged through her. She replied at once.

Ilyana: [Cyrus, I want to work with you. My students are in danger at the base. I need your help.]

Cyrus did not lower his guard.

Cyrus: [You want my help? Life at West Ridge should not be that bad. Greenvich students are elites, are they not?]

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