Grace came home early—and saw her husband pouring something from a dark vial onto her pillow.
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Chapter 3: The Ghost
She needed someone who existed outside Nathan’s sphere of influence. She needed Marcus. A disgraced investigative journalist who had tried to expose Apex years ago, Marcus now lived off the grid in a dilapidated loft downtown.
Grace pounded on his heavy iron door. When it swung open, the smell of stale coffee and cigarettes wafted out. Marcus looked older, his eyes weary, but they sharpened when he saw Grace shivering in the doorway. ""He’s doing it again, Marcus,"" she said, holding up the envelope. ""And this time, I have the proof."" Marcus pulled her inside, locking four deadbolts behind her.
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