Too close brother
A result filled the display.
Collin stared at it for a long moment, his eyes gleaming with something dark and calculating. “So,” he said softly, “you’re not the heir after all.” his thumb tapped the screen.
He opened a new message me to Jace and texted 'We need to meet. I have something that could destroy you'. He hit send.
Then he leaned back again, completely relaxed, having just set a slow-burning fire and now waiting to watch it spread.
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At the Holloway Empire, Jace had just settled into his seat, a stack of documents already open in front of him. His sleeves were rolled up slightly, his expression focused, pen moving steadily across the paper.
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