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Chapter 187: The True Enemy
Author: Wonderful65
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The voice that echoed through the walls sent a chill down Gregory’s spine. It wasn’t just a warning; it was a declaration. Whoever was behind it had power, had control over this entire building, and they were watching him, waiting for him to make a mistake.

“Who’s there?” Gregory demanded, his voice thick with urgency. He could feel his heart pounding in his chest. The uncertainty, the fear of what was happening, had finally sunk in.

The lights flickered again, casting long shadows across the room, heightening the sense of danger. Gregory looked at Jason, who was now visibly sweating, his face pale. He had never seen his childhood friend so rattled.

“We need to go,” Jason whispered, his eyes darting around. They’re not playing games. They’ve been watching us.”

Cartwright and Olivia, standing off to the side, didn’t move. Cartwright’s cold eyes flicked to Gregory, a small, almost mocking smile playing on his lips.

“I told you,” Cartwright said quietly, almost conversationally. You were
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