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Chapter 8: Midnight Negotiation

Elena returns to the penthouse with confirmation of Lydia's presence in the city. Kai and Elena confront the reality of their situation: the encrypted drive is their only leverage against the board and Victor Langford, but using it will destroy the Langford empire. As Lydia's people probe their security, the transactional nature of their marriage dissolves into a raw, mutual commitment to survival.

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