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and Bond exchanged glances. Finally, Stafford gave a curt nod. “Consultant basis only. You follow our operational protocols. No vigilante actions. Are we clear?”

“Perfectly clear.”

“Good. Because we have another immediate problem.” She pulled out her phone and showed Julian a text message chain. “One of Dale’s network associates sent out a group message continue reading …