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CHAPTER 85— THE TRAP

Penulis: Grace E.
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-11-09 01:51:43

CHAPTER 85

THE TRAP

The message remained on the screen.

THOMAS IS NOT THE ONLY ONE YOU SHOULD FEAR.

Elena stared at it for several seconds before speaking. "They wanted us to see that."

Adrian nodded. "Yes."

"So they're watching the investigation."

"Probably."

Damien pulled up the security system on his monitor. "I'll check the building footage."

Adrian turned towards Elena. "You should go home."

She gave him a pointed look, and he immediately corrected himself. "Would you like to go home?"

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