77 - Betrayal Revealed?
Author: Thrust X
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'Eh?!' Jake's mind reeled. 'Why does that name... The board member who's been there for fifteen years? He's the traitor?'

"Sora, is your un—"

"Not now." Her voice was steel. Cold. Final. She pocketed the phone. "We talk about this later. In the vehicle. After we've dealt with Elena."

Jake wanted to argue. Wanted to ask questions. But he saw her face. Saw the way her jaw was set. The way her eyes had gone flat and empty.

This wasn't the time. Not with Elena waiting. Not with a mission to plan. N
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