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Chapter 59: Stop Running (Part 1)
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2026-06-16 17:52:34POV: Evelyn Reeve
The sound of our footsteps echoed against the polished marble of the Meridian Miami lobby.
Around us, the afternoon rush was starting to pick up—people in tailored suits darting toward elevators, the hum of high-stakes creativity vibrating through the glass walls. Jovan walked beside me, his presence a steady anchor in the sea of noise.
He stopped right by my workstation, his hands sliding casually into his trouser pockets. He didn't look like a Senior E
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