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Chapter 19 - Strategic Moves
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2026-04-19 10:20:21The morning sunlight barely pierced the tall windows of Kane Industries, but the tension inside was already thick.
Elena Reyes arrived early, as always, scanning the office for any signs of disruption. Nothing appeared out of the ordinary, but she knew better. Calm was often a mask for chaos in Kane’s world. And Victoria Laurent was anything but ordinary.Her instincts were screaming at her—something was about to happen.By mid-morning, the first signs appeared. A carefully drafte
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