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Chapter 22: Little Isla Loses It

Autor: Achille
last update Data de publicação: 2026-07-11 17:04:23

Once seated, Grayson went back to methodically cutting his steak, precise strokes carving it into near-identical squares.

Isla eyed the neat little pieces on his plate. This man definitely has some kind of control issue about food.

But also kind of sweet, in a weird way. Never expected a CEO to be this meticulous.

"Mmm this is so good, so tender, incredible flavor." She kept up a running commentary between bites.

"You're not supposed to talk with your mouth full." Grayson kept his eyes down, cu
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