Manuel pov

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I slammed the book I was holding onto the table with a loud thud. “Why the fuck did you involve her in this case? I told you not to tell her anything!”

Ryan stayed calm despite my anger. “She wanted to help. I didn’t tell her to. She found the file on your desk and came to me for an explanation. What else was I supposed to say?”

“What?” My voice dropped to a dangerous growl as I clenched my jaw. I stormed toward the door of my office, yanked it open, and ...