Bargaining Chip

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         "Come inside," the woman named Sylvie invited after she pushed the silver, metallic double door in front of us. I stepped inside while I tried to keep my balance from the after effect of the wolf's bane I consumed from the drink Julio spiked with it. It wasn't as bad as when I gained consciousness since Sylvie's beta, Piere gave me a vial of antidote after meeting us in the lobby earlier.            "Get some rest and feel at home. Don't worry, you're safe here." Sylvie gave me a small smile while her eyes searched for mine. I reciprocated with a small nod, still not wanting to trust what she just said because of her cold demeanor despite the sincerity in her voice.            Her eyes are like that of a hawk's - watching, weighing and deadly. Her aura screams of authority and d

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