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Chapter 25: Fall Apart

Author: ashlair.writes
last update publish date: 2026-10-13 08:58:02

[Axel’s POV]

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I let out a wide yawn as I arrived at the office. Staying up all night at the private investigator’s office had left me sleep-deprived.

I already knew a little about who Briggs was before assigning Jack to tail him. Meanwhile, Simone, who was supposedly a former judo athlete, was responsible for secretly guarding Mel and making sure she was safe.

Giana had just replied to my message. I opened it briefly and smiled as I read it, but didn't bother replying.

Once again, she was off
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