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The vehicles stopped. Dust rose, then slowly settled. A door opened, and a man stepped out who looked entirely out of place. His clothes were crisp and unmistakably expensive. His posture was calm, assured—the confidence of someone used to being obeyed. His shoes were spotless, untouched by the grit of the street.
Two large men followed him, scanning the surroundings with practiced vigilance. Neighbors instinctively stepped back, sensing that something had shifted.
The man noticed her immediately. His gaze sharpened, focused, as if he already knew she mattered. He approached slowly and stopped a few feet away.
“Excuse me,” he said evenly. “Are you Felicity Brown?”
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