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Raven

After the long day, my head was buzzing with everything Marcus had said. His words lingered, echoing in my mind as I drove to Ava’s apartment. He was right—this wasn’t just about the business anymore. It had turned into a game of power, and I had to decide whether I was going to play or be swept aside. But that wasn’t all that weighed on my mind. Clark. Luca. Emerson. My life had become a tangle of lies, betrayal, and secrets. And I was right in the middle of it all.

When I arrived at Ava’s, she greeted me with her usual sharp smile. There was something about her that had changed since we first started working together—she was no longer just my confidante. She had become a formidable partner, a woman who could handle any situation thrown her way. She was fierce, and I needed her now more than ever.

“Long day?” Ava asked as she poured me a glass of wine, her eyes flicking over me with a knowing look.

“You could say that,” I replied, sinking into the plush chair by the window. “Ma
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