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A Narrow Escape
Author: Blue pen ✍✍
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Sophia finished reviewing the final design proposal of the day and gathered her belongings.

Her assistant smiled.

"Mrs. Reed, have a wonderful evening."

"You too," Sophia replied.

She stepped out of the office building and headed toward the parking lot.

Not far away, a dark sedan quietly started its engine.

Inside, two men watched her every move.

"The target is leaving."

"Follow at a safe distance."

---

At Reed Global Headquarters, Victor's phone suddenly rang.

It was one of the surveillance of
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