Thirty Two

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CHAPTER 32 Cleopatra stared sharply at James Weelman, trying to read his terrified expression. The man sat with slumped shoulders, his hands gripping his pants tightly under the table as if trying to hide his nervousness. He was at the edge of a cliff. However, the longer Cleopatra observed him, the more she realized that threats and pressure alone wouldn’t make James talk. She needed a different approach. Taking a deep breath, Cleopatra relaxed her shoulders and leaned back in her chair. "I’m going to make a deal with you, James," she said in a calmer tone. James slowly lifted his face, hesitant. His eyes were filled with anxiety. "I will guarantee your family’s safety," Cleopatra continued. "Your wife, your children… they will be in a safe place. No one will be able to touch them

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