Chapter 8

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You could have heard a pin drop in the conference room. But after the initial wave of shock washed over Roldan, a twisted flicker of resentment seemed to cross his face. "Aunt, even if you're acting in an official capacity right now, you still owe it to everyone to follow proper procedures." He forced himself to stay calm, scrambling for one last Hail Mary. His eyes darted again to the secretary and security guards posted by the door. The secretary caught his signal immediately. She stepped forward, ready to yank me out of the room again, and the two security guards grabbed my shoulders to hold me still. I stared daggers at them. Suddenly, the elevator chimed sharply from the hallway. When the doors slid open, Warren strolled out like he was taking a casual walk in the park, one ha

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