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80: The Arrangement

last update publish date: 2026-03-24 02:56:45

Cassian’s POV

I was about to shut my laptop and finally call it a night when my phone buzzed loudly on my desk.

“Yeah?” I answered coldly, already regretting the interruption.

“Cassian, your parents insist you come home immediately,” Rudolph's voice said. “It’s important. No further details.”

I ran a hand through my hair. It was late. I was exhausted. I hadn’t slept properly in two nights. The thought of leaving the office, letting all the pending files sit while I handled some vague pa
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