Chapter 69: Philip Harrington vs. Troy ‘Travis’ Stanton~ The beat to his heart … Let us play!

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In the next instant, Ryan was in the conference room, standing right beside Jeremy. “Hello.” He grinned at everyone as Jeremy stood up and enfolded him in his arms.

“Good job, honey,” Gloria called out.

“Thanks, mum.” Ryan’s response was muffled as his face was pressed against Jeremy but Gloria hear him perfectly. When Jeremy eventually released him, Ryan turned to address Philip. “Now, tell me what to do.”

“I’ve got this, babe.” Jeremy rasped as he took his seat and drew a yawning Ryan into his lap. “I’ll blast all of them to oblivion as soon they step onto our land.”

“No, you won’t.” Philip countered.

“What’s the fun in that?” Stan stared at Jeremy.

“There may be some innocent people in there, Jer,” Philip said. “We need to be sure of who we’re sending into the afterlife.”

“That’s true.” Jeremy breathed.

“So…” Philip looked at the people gathered. “Let’s plan.”

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