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Lauren nodded in silent agreement and followed closely behind. Her eyes darted around the office, scanning every detail. The once neatly arranged chairs were now out of place, pushed aside in a rush. Her gaze landed on Becca’s delicate jade necklace, lying abandoned on the floor. A shiver ran down her spine as unease settled in her chest. What exactly had happened here?Ethan, who had been observing her closely, noticed the way her eyes moved across the room, taking in every detail. He gently reached for her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze before pulling her toward the exit. Without a word, they stepped into the chairman’s private elevator, descending swiftly to the underground parking lot. The air was thick with tension, but neither of them spoke.As they stepped out, a black, heavily armored SUV awaited them. Ethan and Lauren slid into the back seat while a soldier, acting as their chauffeur for the day, took the driver’s position. The moment the doors closed, the vehicle pull