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Chapter 18: Silent Resentment

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The investigation into the crash concluded quietly but decisively.

Inside the command office, Raymond stood beside the window while the final report lay open on the desk.

Across from him sat Mark Coleman. Neither of them looked pleased.

Raymond tapped the report once.

“The evidence is clear.”

Mark nodded slowly.

“Yes.”

The system logs had revealed everything.

Unauthorized access. Navigation override. Terminal location.

And the technician responsible.

Sean.

Raymond exhaled quietly.

“I never expe
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