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Chapter 25

Author: Nylah Porsild
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-29 18:59:06

The following morning, the air was thick with an unspoken tension that I couldn’t shake. Adjusting to my new reality—the Petrov estate, the cold formality of my new life, and, most of all, Viktor’s chilling presence—was proving to be more challenging than I had anticipated. Breakfast was no different.

I stepped into the dining room, where the same imposing table stretched out before me. Viktor sat at the head, his posture impeccable, his expression unreadable. As I entered, his gaze flicked toward me, as though measuring my every move. I was no longer just Irina; now, I was his wife—a piece in a game I didn’t understand.

“Good morning,” Viktor greeted me, his voice smooth as always. “I trust you slept well.”

“Good morning,” I replied, my voice steady despite the nervous fluttering in my chest. “Yes, thank you.”

I sat across from him, feeling the weight of the silence settle between us. The staff moved efficiently around the room, placing food on the table with quiet reverence. But I c
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