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Chapter 9: The Ghost of Her

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last update publish date: 2025-08-20 09:28:30
Thirdie stepped out of the hotel lobby into the thick Manila air, the night alive with the hum of traffic and the glow of neon signs. His driver immediately opened the door to his car…. a sleek, black luxury vehicle with the kind of plate number that spoke not just of wealth, but of power. It was the kind of car that made people turn their heads, whispering in recognition of who owned it. Yet tonight, Thirdie barely noticed.

He sank into the leather seat, closing his eyes for a moment, his chest
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