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Chapter 87

Author: Morgan Chase
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-08 23:12:35

Alexander's POV

My office at the Reed Group was silent, illuminated only by the light from my computer and a desk lamp. It was almost eleven at night. I was sitting in my leather chair, my white shirt unbuttoned at the collar and my tie loose.

For some goddamn reason, the image of Sophia in that black dress the night I traded her for Victoria wouldn't leave my head.

I needed information. More information.

I got up and went to the door. I opened it carefully and peered into the dark hallway. Nothing. Total silence. Victoria must have been home already. I closed the door and locked it, turning the key until I heard the safe click.

I went back to the desk and picked up my phone. I dialed the detective's number.

He answered almost immediately. "Mr. Reed."

"Do you have any news?" I asked, skipping the greetings.

"Yes, sir. I'm still following Miss Morgan. Today she followed her usual routine: she went straight from work to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She seems to make daily visits."

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