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The Warehouse

Author: Mirachi
last update publish date: 2026-06-20 07:21:35

The convoy sped through the city like a storm.

Three black SUVs tore through the afternoon traffic, their tinted windows concealing the tense faces within.

Inside the lead vehicle, silence reigned.

Liam sat beside Chloe in the backseat, his attention fixed on the tablet resting in his hand.

The photograph of Rose stared back at him.

The silver necklace around her neck seemed to mock him.

Years.

It had been years since he had last seen it.

The necklace had belonged to his father.

The same neckla
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