24: Grasping the Last Straws

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LEONARD “Do you want to kill me?” Henry coughed for what felt like the hundredth time, glaring at me as if that would erase the medal-worthy reaction I had just witnessed. “You asked.” I shrugged, unable to hide my smirk. After calming himself, he began his usual interrogation. He was skeptical as always, saying that Camilla had something up in her sleeves, and we should be more vigilant than ever. I reminded him that it was his failure that had us in the f*king situation, to begin with. Otherwise, Camilla wouldn't be holding us by the balls. Everything is now solely dependent on her. And whether I chose to believe her words or not, there was nothing I could do about it. “She is leading this circus now.” “Why don't you call her back and negotiate?” “Oh, I hadn't thought of that.” I s

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