The Puppeteer

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Sebastian POV My gaze caught her going through the letter... I approached her, snatching the letter from her grip. I could sense she was stunned. She seemed the curious type, but this was a close call; I wouldn't want her to find out about my underground dealings. The packages were arriving today, and Nikolai Petrov had informed me. I had to be present to ensure safe transport. Those men may prove greedy and cheat, but surely, they won't take the risk of messing with me. I sat on the chair, my gaze fixed on her. "So, have you signed the contract?" I asked. Her stammering was enough to show she hadn't yet. "I haven't signed it. I—I need a pen." All the lies over a pen. I know she wanted more, but for her safety, it would be better if she doesn't dig any deeper. It would be bett

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