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CHAPTER 53 - ENEMY APPROACHES
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2024-06-04 16:08:57I found Greg at the hotel bar, visibly nervous, his leg shaking with anxiety.
“Why all the fuss, my old friend?” I called for his attention.
“You know why... That damned woman is here, ready to strike, and you're playing house with your secretary!” Greg shouted, losing his composure.
“Watch your mouth before you insinuate anything about Elisabeth!” I slammed my fist on the bar, drawing attention, and kept my fierce eyes on him.
Looking around, he motioned for me to sit beside him, ordering our whiskey shots.
“Sorry, I just can't easily accept what that cursed woman did...” My friend said, downing his drink in one go. “You know Victor is dead because of her. That ambush in the desert was to lure you in. Me, her... Damn it!”
Greg slammed his glass down forcefully, trembling with nerves. I observed his
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