127. Betrayal?

Cedric took a step forward, his charismatic flair in full display. "So, gentlemen, are we to believe that this orchestrated chaos is simply your way of getting our attention?"

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Vincent's laughter, grandiose and boisterous, filled the air. "You catch on quickly, young Cedric. But then again, intelligence seems to run in the family."

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Cedric's retort was swift and sardonic. "Indeed, it's hard to miss when one is surrounded by such eloquence."

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Meanwhile, Virginia's subtle movements caught the attention of Vincent and Miller's men, who instinctively shifted their positions to maintain a perimeter. Virginia's gaze remained steady, her voice a blend of charm and calculated elegance. "Gentlemen, are we to assume that this chaotic display is merely a façade to mask your intentions?"

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Miller's smile held an edge of satisfaction. "Astute, Virginia. You've always been a perceptive one."

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Cedric and Virginia's banter, seemingly lighthearted, masked the gravity of their intentions. They aime