[ a/n : A small correction regarding Chapters 408 and 409. I accidentally mentioned London instead of New York in a few places. Horizon Biotech's headquarters involved in the current operation is in New York, as established in the previous chapters.
The chapters have now been corrected. Apologies for the confusion, especially to those who already read them before the update. And thank you for sticking with the story! ]
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Miles didn't turn around.
But the wooden katana in his hand had already stopped against Clarissa's neck.
Perfectly still.
Not touching enough to hurt.
But close enough that everyone watching understood exactly what the final strike meant.
Clarissa stood frozen in position.
Her own wooden blade was angled too far away to defend.
Her breathing was heavy.
A strand of hair had fallen across her face.
Neither of them moved for a few seconds.
The courtyard had become completely silent.
Olivia stared.
Thea stared.
