Lawrence Lewis's P.O.V.The excuses Mark was spewing, blatant lies disguised as explanations, grated on my nerves. He was desperate, throwing out any argument that might stick. But as he continued, something didn't add up."Aren't you talking a bit too much for someone who's supposedly injured?" I asked, narrowing my eyes at him.The source of the blood staining his face was a mystery. He caught my drift, suddenly remembering the pain he was supposed to be in, and dramatically pressed a hand to his cheek."How can I not, when you're about to throw away everything we've built together? What will happen to the clinic? To the future of our investments?" he demanded, his tone dripping with faux urgency."Well," I began, deliberately slow, "since we haven't been able to secure the remaining land from the Browns, the project seems far off. And frankly... no one trusts you enough to sell. You've turned potential allies into enemies. For what, exactly?"Mark bristled at my words, pretend
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