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Chapter 25: Celeste Begins Investigating Internally
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The elevator doors closed with a quiet, airtight hiss as Celeste leaned back against the mirrored wall and exhaled slowly. The Cain Global headquarters always felt colder at night, as though the building itself watched anyone who remained after hours. She had spent years convincing herself that the sterile calm of the tower represented progress and control, yet something inside her now recognized the silence as concealment.

Victor’s announcement earlier that morning still echoed in her mind. H
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