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Chapter 17
Author: Ace Wolf
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SCOTT'S GUEST HOUSE

Scott stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the collar of his shirt. His jaw flexed slightly as he ran a hand through his short, neatly trimmed hair and straightened the sleeve of his jacket.

The door clicked open behind him and soft footsteps followed.

“Sir,” Cara’s voice rang out with her usual precision as she stepped into the room and offered a smart salute.

Scott’s gaze met hers briefly in the mirror before he turned to face her. He returned the salute with a light nod, nothing too formal—but respectful all the same.

Cara relaxed her posture slightly. “Where are we going today?” she asked. “I need to adjust my schedule.”

Scott picked up his wristwatch from the dresser and began to strap it on. “There’s no need to adjust anything,” he said simply. “I’m going alone.”

That answer didn’t sit well with her. It showed on her face, even if only for a second.

“With all due respect, sir,” she began, her tone respectful but firm, “you’ve been moving around alone sinc
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