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Eddie knelt on the grass, Frank’s lifeless body still clutched in his arms. The once serene park was now a scene of chaos and despair. His mind raced, trying to process what had just happened. The man he had reluctantly agreed to give a chance was gone, and the message from Axton’s was a harsh reminder of how far-reaching his control was.

His phone buzzed again, snapping him out of his daze. It was Jennifer, her concern evident in her text. Eddie could barely muster the strength to respond, his fingers trembling as he typed out a quick lie.

**Jennifer, I’m sorry, but Frank and I are in the middle of an important business trip. Something urgent came up.

He hit send, barely giving himself time to think about the consequences of his words. He needed to think, to regroup, but more importantly, he needed to keep Jennifer in the dark about the real tragedy unfolding. If she knew the truth, it would crush her.

Eddie stood, his legs feeling weak and unsteady beneath him. The park, once a plac
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