The office was silent after Sebastian Vale spoke. Outside the tall glass windows, the city of Rio de Janeiro stretched under the night sky. Lights glittered across the coastline, and the ocean moved slowly in the distance. But inside the room, the atmosphere was tense. Sebastian Vale sat calmly at the round table. Cassian Blackridge sat across from him. Avelyn, Tan, and Lucas sat beside Cassian, watching the conversation carefully. Sebastian folded his hands together. “As I said, I believe the game is about to change.” Cassian looked at him without emotion. “How?” Sebastian smiled slightly. “You and Elena Varga are fighting for control of the global shipping network.” Cassian did not respond. Sebastian continued. “It is impressive.” Tan leaned back in his chair and whispered quietly to Lucas. “This guy really enjoys dramatic speeches.” Lucas nodded slightly. Sebastian noticed but ignored them. He kept his attention on Cassian. “But there is a problem with your war.
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