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Chapter 39: A Quiet Word with Marcus Holt

8 min read · 1,807 words

Nora had argued, briefly, against Oda going alone — had offered to come along, or send Eli, someone who could at least serve as a witness if the conversation turned confrontational. Oda had refused outright, in the flat, immovable tone she reserved for decisions she'd already made peace with. "Marcus deserves to hear this from an old friend, not an audience," she'd said. "If I bring witnesses, it...

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