Grace came home early—and saw her husband pouring something from a dark vial onto her pillow.
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Chapter 11: The Standoff
""Why, Nathan?"" Grace asked, holding the vial tightly. ""They’re children.""
Nathan scoffed, waving his hand dismissively. ""It’s collateral damage. The new neurological drug will save millions of lives globally. What are a few dozen poor kids in a dying town compared to the greater good? It's simple math, Grace. Now, hand over the drive.""
""It's not math. It's murder,"" Grace said. She slowly backed toward the server terminal. Unbeknownst to Nathan, she wasn't just stalling; she was wearing a hidden wire transmitting directly to Marcus, who was sitting in a van outside.
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