chapter 13
Author: Quin Ari
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Chapter thirteen.

“Sir—” he began.

“Just call me Jack,” Jack cut in, his voice sharp enough to slice through the silence.

Mr. Black swallowed hard and nodded. “Jack… announcing you as the cleaner doesn’t seem like a good idea.”

Jack’s lips curved into a dry, humorless smile. “Just do it.”

A tense pause hung in the air. Mr. Black drew in a deep breath, eyes flicking to the stack of files on the desk as if searching for courage.

“Then I’ll have to appoint Ms. Evelyn Harper,” he said finally.

Jack’s head snapped up, eyes narrowing. “Why her?”

“She’s supposed to be your mentor,” Mr. Black replied, his tone low but firm. “And right now, she’s the only one who can be by your side without them noticing.”

Jack’s jaw tightened. For a moment, neither of them spoke.

Then he muttered under his breath, “Fair enough,” though his voice carried the weight of a man who hated to admit it.

“Let’s go,” Mr. Black said quietly.

Jack followed him down the hall, the sound of their footsteps echoing like a
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