The Alpha's Possession
"Not espionage."
"The distinction," I said, "is semantic. The intent is clear."
The man raised a hand slightly.
"Let's not escalate unnecessarily," he said. "If there was... miscommunication regarding the nature of the offer, we can clarify."
"There was no miscommunication," I replied. "There was attempted manipulation."
"That's a strong accusation."
"It's an accurate one," Stefan said. "The offer was structured specifically to create pressure. Limited timeframe. Threat of consequences for refusal. And a clear implication that disclosure to Adrian would result in the offer becoming public knowledge—regardless of my response."
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