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Chapter 69: The Threat

Author: Luchee
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-21 04:37:29

“You are moving to my house, all of you!” Adrian said, pacing nervously.

Rissa and Mandy exchanged surprised looks.

“Are you kidding me!” Rissa shouted bewildered.

“Yes! Yes! Yes!” Caleb shouted excitedly.

“Wow! Your house?” Mandy questioned with a slightly raised brow.

“Give me your phone, Mandy; I have reached out to my contacts earlier; we will trace the IP address of the sender, but in the meantime, I cannot risk it; you all have to move out for security”, Adrian rambled on impatiently.

Liam's words rang loudly in his ears, infuriating him further.

“I…I do not think that is necessary; we can put security in place, but moving..to your house will raise too many speculations we both do not need right now”, Rissa responded, baffled.

Adrian understood her concerns perfectly well.

“It is fine; I am not talking about the mansion if it would erase your concerns; I have an apartment in close proximity to Caleb's school and the company; since Mandy works remotely, It wouldn't be hard just t
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