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Chapter 53: Cracks In The Throne

Author: Sophisticated Sophie
last update publish date: 2026-04-26 23:21:46

Mrs Carter paced the polished marble floor of her office, the soft click of her heels echoing against the high ceilings. Her hands, adorned with carefully chosen jewelry, were clasped tightly behind her back, knuckles white with tension. On the surface, she maintained the poise of a woman in command, a queen surveying her kingdom. But inside, a gnawing unease had taken root, a subtle but undeniable shift she could not ignore.

Reports had begun arriving with small inconsistencies, minor errors t
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