through the silence like a blade.
“Evelyn,” he croaked, sweat now beading on his forehead despite the aggressive air conditioning. “Evie, sweetheart, please. Tell him we can work this out. Tell Mr. Sterling that we’re family. Tell him this was just a misunderstanding.”
“I’m gone,” I said simply. “And so is your security clearance.”
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