Chapter 322
Author: T.K
last update2024-10-28 23:55:00

Sandra's sleek black car rolled up to the monument site, the tires crunching against the gravel as she pulled to a stop.

She sat there for a moment, her gaze lingering on the structure before her, the towering monument glistening under the morning sun.

It had been a long while since she’d last visited this place, wrapped up as she was in the chaos of Jackson spying and watching her every move and the relentless threats from Sebastian lurking in the shadows.

But today, she’d decided to take a break from the endless war room meetings and security briefings.

Today, she was here to see the project that had consumed her life for many many months—the project that had changed everything.

Stepping out of the car, Sandra brushed a loose strand of hair from her face, feeling a wave of nostalgia as she took in the towering structure.

It wasn’t just a building; it was a testament to her vision, her grit. She walked slowly, letting her fingers trail along the cool stone, feeling the weight of
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