Claiming What’s Mine

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CHARLOTTE I let out a relieved sigh as we passed through the gates. Once the car stopped in front of the door, I quickly got out and hurried towards the elevator. I didn’t want to wait for Sonia to finish debriefing the guards—I needed to call Maria back and sort through everything that had transpired at the firm before she had the chance to ask more questions. As the elevator doors closed and it began moving upward, I took out my phone and dialed Maria’s number. She answered on the first ring. “Hi Maria, I’m sorry I missed your calls. I was with the lawyer. How are you?” I said. “Hello, Signora. I’ve been worried since I arrived in Milan. Are you alright? How did the meeting go?” she replied, her tone filled with concern. “I’m alright, Maria—just a little shaken, but I’ll get over it

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