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chapter 7

Author: Zy Zy Jade
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-04 23:44:36

ANNALISE'S POV

My hand clenched tightly around the invitation.

Was this a joke? How did my life get so complicated? Why can't these men just leave me alone?

All I want is peace and the ability to forget my horrible past that haunts me, but it seems fate has other plans.

"Make sure to send it back. I'm in no mood for parties. The faster I get out of this town, the faster I can get my sanity back," I hissed as I tossed the invitation to Jenny.

Jenny, ever so composed, caught the paper and gave a slight bow.

"Yes, Miss," she said, her voice a calm contrast to the storm building inside me.

I turned on my heel, heading for the elevator, desperate to escape the suffocating air of this place.

I reached for the panel and pressed the button with more force than necessary.

Nothing happened.

The small circle of light that should have flickered on remained dark.

"Come on, don’t add to my problems," I gritted my teeth.

The annoyance pricked at my already frayed nerves.

I jabbed at the button again
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