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Chapter 21: The Equalizer

Autor: King Great
last update Fecha de publicación: 2026-07-19 22:05:59

The steel barrel of the shotgun scraped against the base of Julia’s skull, a cold promise of execution. In the reflections of the oil-slicked mixing vats, she could see Enzo’s smug, triumphant grin.

"Don't worry, Julia," Enzo whispered, his breath hot against her ear over the distant hum of the ironworks. "I'll tell the council you died fighting. A tragic casualty of war. The old guard will raise a glass to your memory while we divide your father's docks."

Julia’s hands were raised at shoulder
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