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CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX: FRONT LINE.
Exiting the elevator of my apartment building, I make my way to the entrance where Assistant Hugh escorts me to the car waiting outside. He's quieter than normal today so I can tell he's nervous. Stopping as he opens the door for me, I turn to face him, patting his shoulder.
"You can stop worrying." I offer him a reassuring smile and he hesitates before returning it, his adam's apple bobbing nervously.
"Of course, Young Master, I just..." Stepping towards him, I squeeze his shoulders softly.
"We've come this far Hugh, let's just finish this."
"But..."
"I know. I'll be fine, so let's kick his ass for Irving shall we?" His slumped shoulders straighten a bit and he nods decisively.
"Let's." Smiling we get into the car.
"Let's stop by to see Monroe first."
"Of course. Also, these are the documents you asked the Vice Head for last night."
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