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Chapter 574

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They ended the call, and Ilyana wrote: [If I can prove my value, would that change your mind?]

Cyrus let out a quiet laugh.

Cyrus: [I suggest you abandon that line of thinking. But you are correct about one thing. Whether I help you, and how much I help, depends entirely on the value you offer.]

Ilyana: [I understand. I will prove it. I will try to get my students out of West Ridge on my own. If possible, I hope you will assist at that time.]

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