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The girl’s lips pressed into a tight line. “They worked for the consul. He had them beaten to death.”

The representative blanched. “The previous consul? The one who was recently sentenced?”

Her fists clenched at her sides. “All the consuls are corrupt! The new one is even worse. A few days ago, I saw him…”

With burning eyes, she recounted what she had secretly witnessed when the new consul took office.

Collier listened in silence. But as soon as the girl finished, he made his decision. Without hesitation, he canceled his arrangements for the following day, booked a plane ticket, and prepared to leave for Ansport. Before his departure, he sought out the girl.

“I can take care of the children you’ve taken in—food, medical care, even education—but on one condition. You come with me and work for me in the future. Are you willing?”

his offer, her thoughts lingering on how he had

had power but also

voice steady despite her small

situation at the southern border, eager to see who would come

power moves, Collier had left the project behind entirely—returning home with nothing but a girl.

strikingly beautiful. One day, she

and soon, whispers turned into

paid no mind to the whispers. He immediately registered the girl’s residence in Ansport, giving her

back,” he told her. “You didn’t have a name, so I gave you mine. Corinna is a beautiful name. Corinna Collier. I hope you find

live now at

her residence officially registered, Corinna waited,

a job, Collier handed her something far more valuable: education.

asset. Since you work for me, I want to help you grow to your full potential. Focus on your studies now, and when the time is right, you’ll

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