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If Freya had been a little calmer back then-sharper, more attentive-she might've picked up on the gaps, the odd bits that didn't quite add up.

But people weren't machines. Even the smartest, most logical minds could miss things, and sometimes, life didn't hand you a second chance to double-check.

Over the next two days, Freya got things in order at Anita International before meeting up with Jacob.

Kristian's bullet had already been taken out, and technically, Jacob's role was done. Still, she wanted to see things for herself.

She and Jacob had always been tight, and he answered all her questions without holding back. He also agreed to the favor she asked before he left.

Lawrence spent every waking hour glued to Kristian's case-tracking his vitals, digging through his medical records.

Then one day, he finally caught a lead. Just as he did, his assistant burst in, clearly rattled. "Mr. Hayes,

someone's here to see you."

"Just send them away. No need to lose your head," Lawrence said.

"This one's... different," the assistant muttered, his expression uneasy. "You'll wanna see him."

That caught Lawrence's attention. "Who is it?"

"Dr. Prescott," the assistant replied, eyes cast down.

Lawrence went quiet.

Jacob had never liked him. Every time they crossed paths, Jacob was sarcastic. Why was he suddenly here now?

"Mr. Hayes?"

"I heard you."

Lawrence set down what he was working on, straightened his white coat, and stepped out.

His face was nothing like the casual one he wore around Kristian, or the easygoing version he showed Freya. He looked like a man walking into a room to face someone he'd rather not see.

When Lawrence stepped out, he found Jacob lounging in the waiting room-a space as polished and high-tech as the rest of the facility, all clean lines and quiet hums of machinery.

As Lawrence drew near, the glass doors parted with a soft hiss, revealing Jacob slouched on the couch, wearing the same half-drowsy look he always did, like he'd just rolled out of bed. "What brings you here?"

Jacob didn't reply. He was in a pale gray knit sweater, every inch of him giving off lazy indifference.

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wanted to see me?" Lawrence asked again when the

eyes were deep and emotionless. Lawrence froze,

fast. After a beat, he pulled on a

"Kristian," Jacob answered flatly.

lied?" Lawrence let out a short, dry laugh, though something in him twisted.

told her everything I didn't

there was something missing,

lips tightened into a thin

"Jacob, in your eyes, does nothing I say ever weigh as much as

word from her?"

didn't miss

word landed like a blow. Lawrence just stared at him,

didn't blink.

sadness, resignation. But Jacob's

it was Lawrence who looked away first. He dropped his eyes and

he looked up again, his expression was back to neutral. "I'm

to believe, I've told her the truth

want to see him,"

turned razor-sharp. "No

are you hiding?" Jacob cut straight

Lawrence met his eyes squarely.

to

recovers quietly, without disruptions."

I don't back down?" Jacob's

cool smile. "You still won't get in. There are

Each needs its

movements unhurried. He

the lounge.

like he always wanted. But Jacob walked

recognition, iris scan, fingerprint, password-just one needed

panel. After

First attempt-denied.

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Second attempt-denied.

voice reporting failed entries, a strange mix of

weariness curling in

Jacob couldn't

the voice

"Password accepted. Please enter."

The door slid open.

untouched by emotion, moving like he

stood frozen. Password

the realization slammed

He remembered!

darted after him. By the time he caught up,

the second door and was heading