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The doors to the dining room opened, and three men in black suits entered silently, their imposing presence casting a shadow over the room.

Alex smirked, his tone ice-cold. “I mean, Mr. Lark, that your time has run out.”

The assistant paled, his hands trembling as the men in black closed in.

*Outside the Villa*

A convoy of cars pulled up near the entrance to the McCollum estate. The general, sitting stiffly in the backseat of his car, glanced at his assistant.

“I don’t think it’s wise to approach the villa uninvited,” the general said, his voice calm but firm.

“Shall I write to Mrs. McCollum, then? Ask about her health and that of your great-grandchild?” the assistant offered.

The general nodded, his lips curving into a rare smile. “Yes, do that. And… one more thing. Have you found her mother?”

“Yes, sir,” the assistant replied. “She’s currently in the city.”

“Invite her to the villa,” the general said, his expression unreadable.

The assistant hesitated. “Are you sure, sir?
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