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2025-03-22 20:00:49Lucas POV
I stared at the building where I knew Agatha was.
I looked at my watch and noticed the time.
It was seven.
My reservation was at seven-thirty. Grandeur is a ten-minute ride, including traffic, but if there is no traffic, travel time usually takes about five minutes.
My phone rang. It was Agatha.
“Luke.” She sounded breathy.
“Hi. I am at the parking lot. What floor did you say you were on?” I asked.
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