Chapter 184
Author: Faith George
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The Prime estate, with its expansive grounds tucked away among immaculate gardens, emanated a sense of classic elegance. Long shadows were cast over the grand halls of the mansion as the day turned into the evening thanks to its large windows capturing the last of the sunlight.

There, Sebastian and William Prime sat in the grand living room with its walls covered in priceless artwork and the enticing smell of old wood.

With a thoughtful expression, William swirled the amber liquid in his glass of bourbon. "Sebastian," he said in a measured tone, "this whole thing with Daniel, it does not make sense." Daniel was not able to plan something this complex on his own, as we both know.”

With a focused expression on his face, Sebastian nodded. With all of the day's stress bearing down on him, he reclined in his seat. "I concur. Even though Daniel was never very careful, something feels off about this. As if he were being manipulated or pushed into a corner."

As William took a sip of his bev
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