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horne did

my life. It was the foundatio

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; I stormed out, irritation bur

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alked inside without slowing my pace, while the guards stationed themselves ou

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world seemed to be under my control, some

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ly, posture straight,

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weapon to be used. I intend to put

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t inside the car while Marcus handled the reception. That would sa

ual routine. Meetings. Company Reports. Co

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at evening. "I believe the guards overdosed the girl. It

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the shower, allowing cold water to strike against my skin

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have been th

was

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did restore order.

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strain as expected, responding pe

ness settl

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, and I saw it. The polished flooring beneath the machine reflected enough for

rhythm, though my senses sharpened

ugh the gym moments later,

er reflection more clearly thro

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pause

are you

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mediately.

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the silv

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conds, I said

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this?"

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weight disc and fi

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ithout warning. It started from my lower back, a

failed i

of balance, dragging me sideway

a second, there wa

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th and orientation all at once. The impact sent pain ripping through

no longer felt or hea