Elena did not like silence.
Especially not this kind.
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Her fingers tapped slowly against the armrest as she stared at her phone.
No new uploads.
No forwarded images.
No confirmation.
Nothing.
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“That’s not like you,” she muttered under her breath.
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Across the room, Leon leaned against the wall, arms folded.
Too calm.
Too still.
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Elena’s eyes lifted.
Sharp.
“What happened?”
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Leon didn’t answer immediately.
That alone was suspicious.
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“I asked you a question,” she pressed, her tone tightening.
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He pushed off the wall slowly.
“There was no shot.”
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Elena’s brows drew together. “What do you mean there was no shot?”
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“She was careful,” he replied evenly. “Nothing happened that could be twisted.”
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A beat.
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Elena stared at him.
Long.
Hard.
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“You’re l
