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Chapter 036

Author: JOYY
last update publish date: 2026-06-16 00:21:26
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Leonardo

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The smile disappeared from Linda's face so quickly it was almost amusing.

For a brief moment she simply stared at me like she was trying to determine whether I was bluffing or whether I actually knew the answer already.

Then she laughed.

It sounded forced.

“You really came all the way here to accuse me of leaking your contract?"

I didn't answer.

She shook her head and reached for her wine glass. "That's insane.”

Still, I said not
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