Bound by Secrets

Declan took his phone again, opening the messaging app. He typed with quick fingers:

'Come to Apex Group. This afternoon. There's something we need to discuss about Leona.'

Message sent.

Declan stared at the phone screen—waiting for a reply with increasing tension.

Three minutes later, a reply came in:

"I'll come."

Declan closed the phone, then leaned back in the chair with a heavy long breath.

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