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Chapter 12: THREE MONTHS TO LIVE… AND A BULLET TO DODGE

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last update Last Updated: 2025-03-28 01:47:46

LIAM'S POV

After what Rainbow said, my mind refuses to rest. The thought of Gideon going after Marcus keeps circling in my head like a vulture waiting for its prey. It doesn’t make sense— at least not to me. In my world, Gideon is my best friend. We graduated together from NYC, both of us young and ambitious chemists who had the world at our feet. We had plans— big ones. We spent late nights in the lab, pushing boundaries, dreaming of making breakthroughs in science.

So what changed?

Why does Gideon want Marcus dead?

I rack my brain for answers, but nothing fits. This version of reality feels like a puzzle with missing pieces. But one thing is clear— I can’t let Marcus die.

Scott pulls up outside the mansion, the tires crunching softly against the gravel driveway. He parks smoothly, killing the engine before turning to look at me. His face is unreadable, but his voice is even when he speaks.

“The box, sir?” He gestures toward the heavy case filled with cash, his tone professional.

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