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CHAPTER 58

Penulis: Olivia GW
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-30 13:37:56

Celeste’s POV

Harper stared at me like I had just told her the man she was interested in was a criminal.

“Wait, wait, wait.” She leaned back in her chair, brows high and lips curled into a wince. “That guy—that rude, grumpy, gorgeous guy—is Genevieve’s brother?”

I nodded as I sipped what was remaining of my orange juice.

She let out a sharp breath, like the information physically offended her. “Well, that’s that. Instant ick. I’m officially over it.”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “That fast, huh?”

She shuddered dramatically. “Celeste, you know how I feel about Genevieve. If that girl’s made of fire, evil, and poison, her brother has to be at least 60% venom.”

“Maybe,” I said carefully, setting my cup down. “But I don’t think he’s like her. Not entirely.”

“You’re giving him way too much credit,” Harper said, narrowing her eyes. “Apples don’t fall far from their trees—so I’d rather stay far, far away from that entire family.”

“He was… different when he talked to me,” I said slowly.

How h
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