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Chapter 45: The Cost of a Name
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The night was thick with shadows, the only light coming from the headlights of the approaching vehicle. The world felt far too quiet, the sound of their footsteps muffled by the dense forest floor. Gregory’s heart raced in his chest, and the weight of the gun in his hand felt more real than ever. He hadn’t signed up for any of this. He hadn’t asked for a legacy, for a war that seemed to be brewing all around him.

But now, as they made their way deeper into the woods, the reality of it hit him harder than before. He wasn’t just Gregory the housekeeper anymore. He wasn’t just a forgotten son. He was someone else—someone tied to a legacy, a company, a father he hadn’t known existed.

The man beside him, who had been his guide through this chaos, moved swiftly, his eyes scanning the surroundings. His expression was hard, as if he had lived a life of danger and darkness. Gregory couldn’t imagine what that must be like, to live every day expecting violence, living for the next fight.

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