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Chapter 99: The Ghost's Echo

Author: King Great
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-08-08 17:30:47

The afternoon sun hit the marble floor of the master study in warm, golden geometric patches. Outside the window, the Tuscan countryside was serene, but inside, the air froze as Jean-Luc placed the encrypted satellite terminal onto the center of the mahogany desk.

Luca stood beside Julia, his hand resting near his shoulder harness. The peaceful warmth they had shared on the terrace moments prior vanished completely, replaced by the rigid, lethal tension of men who lived on the edge of a blade.

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