Heated Rivalry
The small drive immediately whirred to life, a green indicator light blinking rapidly as the invasive software began copying the entire hard drive byte by byte.
I set the tablet back into the bin, keeping the cable connected, and moved toward the cracked door to monitor the hallway.
Through the narrow gap, I had a direct line of sight into the main ballroom.
Soren was standing exactly where he promised to be, positioned near the south bar with Julian Croft.
Even from this distance, the hostility radiating between the two heirs was unmistakable.
Julian was gesturing aggressively, his face flushed with obvious fury, completely falling into the psychological trap Soren had set for him.
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