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Chapter 41: The Diplomat's Dilemma

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Sydney, Australia.

The city glittered beneath the evening sky.

Inside a modern apartment overlooking the harbor, Stephen Wao stared at his phone.

It had rung seventeen times in the last three hours.

Colleagues.

Relatives.

Former friends.

Even people he hadn't spoken to in years.

The latest message flashed across the screen.

IS IT TRUE YOUR WIFE IS CONNECTED TO THE NAKURU CASE?

Stephen closed his eyes.

Slowly.

Painfully.

For twenty-six years, he and Mercy had lived with secrets.

Not lies.

Secret
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