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79. Manipulate
The cloudy evening matched the tension in the air, and Yohan knew that he had to get to the bottom of the situation before it escalated further.
As Yohan stood there, contemplating the mysterious turn of events, he realized that he needed to resume all the pending investigations that he had halted after his divorce. He had put aside some crucial matters to focus on his personal life, but now, with Bruno's strange behaviour and Natalie's considerations, he couldn't afford to ignore them any longer.
Yohan entered the study room, his eyes scanning the floor, taking in the scattered papers. His instincts immediately kicked in, sensing that something was amiss. He walked carefully among the strewn documents, each step calculated and deliberate.
As he glanced at each paper, his sharp eyes caught sight of a particular document that seemed out of place. Pressing the cigarette between his lips, he bent down and picked it up, his expression turning serious as he read its
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