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The Queen’s Counterstrike

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Chapter 153

*New York City. 8:35 AM EST.*

The shattered glass of the encrypted tablet glinted sharply against the polished mahogany of the Frost Industries boardroom table.

Victoria Sinclair stared at the destroyed device, her aristocratic composure completely cracking. She looked up at Zara, genuine, unadulterated shock flashing in her vibrant blue eyes.

"You broke the tablet," Victoria breathed, stepping back as if Zara had just slapped her. "You refused the terms. You just condemned
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