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Chapter OneHudredSeventyEight

Author: Tory June
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-13 19:38:43

"Why the fuck did you do it?" Jace's voice reverberated across his spacious office, his anger obvious.

Adam was standing opposite him, his eyes wide with remorse and fear. The man, who was usually calm and courteous, appeared little and cornered.

Trembling, he began, "Jace, please, I can explain."

Jace's anger flared in his eyes. "Explain? What justification is there for betraying a man who has treated you like family? The man who has consistently looked out for you?"

Adam gulped and his hands trembled. "Jace, I... I had no other alternative. Elena... she intimidated me. She threatened to kill me if I didn't comply while holding a gun to my head."

Jace balled his hands at his sides. And you decided that it would be better to betray me? Adam, you could have come to me. We had the opportunity to keep you safe!"

Adam felt so guilty that his shoulders buckled. "Jace, I am aware. I desired to. I was afraid, but I wanted to tell you the truth every day. She is brutal. I had to not take a c
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