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EVERYTHING WAS GONE

Author: Cor T Ney
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-28 21:57:13

DANIEL'S POV

The city lights blurred past as I pressed the phone to my ear again, calling another man. “Report!”

"It’s bad, boss. We’re losing everything. The fire’s already spread to the storage area. There’s no saving it."

"How the hell did this happen?!" I demanded.

"We think someone planted explosives near the back entrance," the man explained, his voice tight with fear. "There was a loud bang before the flames spread. Whoever did this knew exactly what they were doing."

“Useless fools,” I snarled, my knuckles whitening as I gripped the armrest. “Get the fire department there NOW! And make sure the police don’t stick their noses into this!”

Another call came in before I could hang up. With a growl, I switched lines.

“Boss,” a third voice panted, panic evident. “The fire’s spreading to the docks. We think it’s deliberate.”

I slammed my fist against the car door. “Deliberate?!” My voice was venomous, sharp enough to cut through steel. “Who’s doing this? Who dares—”

“We’re not sure
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