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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?”

had canceled a

had power but

gaze, her voice steady despite her

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

moves, Collier had left the project behind entirely—returning home with nothing but a girl. He hadn’t even

she would grow into a woman who turned

in Ansport, and soon, whispers turned into a full-blown rumor—Collier

to the whispers. He immediately registered the girl’s residence in Ansport, giving her a name

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

now at

registered, Corinna waited, expecting him to assign her

of handing her a job, Collier handed her something far more valuable:

you grow to your full potential. Focus

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