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Chapter 24: Closing the Old Ledger
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2026-06-05 20:02:24POV: Evelyn Reeve
Three days later.
The black sedan owned by Shae’s firm slowed to a crawl along the palm-lined street. Just ahead, the glass facade of the Meridian Miami building shimmered under the morning sun, reflecting the Atlantic blue like a massive, polished diamond.
Shae didn't pull into the official drop-off lane. She knew I didn't want to make a scene, so she parked at the curb instead, keeping the engine idling.
I took a shaky breath, my fingers t
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