After Hours

***POV: Hazel***

I step straight into the sprawling space of Gideon Thorne’s office, the crisp edge of the manila logistics folder pressing hard into my palm. The raw adrenaline from shutting Detective Kross down still thrums in my veins, making my spine rigid and my steps sharp. I hold up the printed itinerary, ready to rattle off the schedule for tonight's corporate dinner.

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