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Chapter 56

Author: Fanny S
last update publish date: 2025-10-21 19:50:28
“It is,” Vivienne said warmly. “Which is why it’s so important to preserve it. To protect it from...” She paused. “Dilution.”

Dilution.

Elegant. Lethal.

I was the dilution. The unwanted ingredient.

“I understand,” I said quietly.

Vivienne smiled, triumphant. “I’m so glad we can speak plainly.”

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