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45: Gray Is Fine

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DANIEL—

I was in my house, on the terrace of my building on the top floor, enjoying the beautiful evening breeze and watching the city of Manhattan when one of my men rushed in to meet me.

"Master, there are cops trying to force their way in. They said they're looking for you and..."

My face frowned instantly at the statement. "Who are they with?" I cut him short with a creased forehead. I couldn't even wait for him to finish.

Just as we were still conversing, I saw the police barge in.

"Where is he? Go tell him we're here for him," one of them said as they made their way towards the building. However, my security men were trying their best to stop them, but somehow they overpowered them and proceeded to ring the doorbell.

At this point, I couldn't help but quickly come down to meet them.

As I opened the door, they pointed their guns at me.

"What is the problem?" My brows furrowed as I stared at them with curiosity.

"Are you Mr. Daniel Gray...?" He couldn't finish speaking when the ot
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