Chloe's POVThe next day, I showed up at the hospital right on time.Alpha Renato was in high spirits. Lance, who usually chirps like a hyperactive sparrow, was nowhere to be found, leaving the room with a rare, heavy silence.Renato leaned back in his leather armchair, his grey eyes like ancient pools reflecting years of history.He was watching me with a kind of grandfatherly warmth. "What do girls your age usually like? I mean... assuming you don't count scalpels and medicine."I kept my hands moving, organizing my gear as I answered casually. "The usual, I guess. Haute couture, limited-edition bags, or jewelry bright enough to blind someone."Renato turned his head, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority as he spoke to Danny. "Did you get that? Write it down. When Septie comes back, I want her walk-in closet overflowing with that stuff. Only the best."Danny scrambled to take notes, a thin layer of sweat forming on his brow. "We've got a solid lead from Ashland. We tracked
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