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CHAPTER THIRTY THREE
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(NATALIE POV)The car had barely stopped before Sophie leaned over with her fingers lightly drumming on the wheel."See you tomorrow Babe"I nodded, reaching for the door handle. "First thing.""And don’t overthink it tonight, Ellie." Her voice was softer now, heavy with a knowing kind of concern.I forced a small smile, pushing the door open. "I won’t."Sophie didn’t look convinced, but she let it go with a small shake of her head. "Alright. Just go inside before your mom decides to send a search party."With a final wave, I stepped out, feeling the caress of the late evening breeze as Sophie started to pull away. The front yard was soon before me, but I wasn’t quite ready to go in just yet.I exhaled slowly, wandering toward the stone bench beneath the large sycamore tree at the far left. On getting there, I lowered myself onto the bench, tilting my head back to stare at the dark sky. Alexander’s voice on the phone about an hour ago was still ringing in my ears, edged with u
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The security gates opened up at once as my car sped into the headquarter building of the Capital News.The digital screen at the entrance flashed a brief acknowledgment of my credentials before granting me access, I barely gave it a single glance. My SUV hummed softly as I guided it into the VIP section of the lot.Then with a swift turn of my key, I killed the engine. I stepped out fluidly, shutting the door behind me as I pressed my thumb against the biometric lock.I didn’t slow my pace as I headed toward the entrance, barely acknowledging the lower staff members who had turned at the sound of my arrival. I could sense their curious eyes following me, some of them shifting awkwardly, as if unsure whether to greet me or pretend they hadn’t seen me. Not that any of that mattered. I had no time for pleasantries actually.I kept my head up as I pushed through the glass doors, my steps firm and purposeful.It wasn't long before I spotted the reception desk, but I didn’t stop.My ey
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