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CHAPTER FIFTY TWO

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The atmosphere inside the mansion shifted almost immediately. Servants moved more quietly than usual, guards stood at every entrance, and an uneasy silence settled over the estate.

Leonardo hadn't said much since we'd returned. He stood in his study, the photographs spread neatly across his desk, studying each one with the same cold expression he'd worn ever since opening the envelope.

I remained by his desk, unable to tear my eyes away from the pictures.

A knock interrupted the silence.

"Come
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