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CHAPTER 14

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CHAPTER 14

Andrew lasted exactly forty minutes.

That was how long he managed to sit at the dining table, laptop open, files splayed like battle plans across the polished surface. Late afternoon sun streamed through the penthouse windows, gilding his makeshift office, relics of the empire he’d forged from nothing.

Nancy watched from across the room, arms loosely folded, head tilted.

“You’ve read the same page three times,” she said, amusement lacing her voice.

“I’m reviewing.” His eyes stayed gl
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