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CHAPTER 229

Author: Rejoice Ezeh
last update publish date: 2026-08-25 19:55:51

"Oh... wonderful."

"They are here already."

His voice carried genuine satisfaction.

He walked slowly toward the trolley, examining every instrument with deliberate care, almost like an artist appreciating the brushes needed to complete a masterpiece.

Without looking behind him, he suddenly spoke.

"Sergie."

The frightened prisoner immediately lifted his head.

"You may stand."

A look of complete disbelief spread across Sergie's face.

For several seconds he remained frozen, wondering whether he ha
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