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Chapter 72

Author: ONYINYE
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** The Enemy in the Shadows**

The name Miran Davos hung in the air like a storm cloud.

Leena had spent years manipulating the system, believing she was at the top.

But now, Ayesha knew the truth.

She had never been fighting Leena.

She had been fighting the man behind her.

And now, he was coming for both of them.

A Team on Edge

The SUV pulled into a safe house on the outskirts of Geneva—an old warehouse repurposed for emergencies.

As soon as they stepped inside, Priya snapped.

“This is insane,” she spat, rounding on Ayesha. “First, you let her go. Now, we’re working with her? What next? A group hug?”

Leena smirked. “I’ll pass on the hug.”

Priya ignored her. “This is a mistake, Ayesha.”

Ayesha knew Priya was right.

But she also knew they had no choice.

“If we don’t deal with Davos first, we won’t have to worry about Leena,” Ayesha said. “Because we’ll all be dead.”

Silence.

Then, reluctantly, Priya backed down.

For now.

Who Is Miran Davos?

Arman pulled up a classified file on his laptop
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