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78: Welcome Gifts

Author: Bentu
last update publish date: 2025-09-20 13:02:09

Chapter: 78: Welcome Gifts

Elena

It took three days and several cups of strong coffee, but I was finally standing in my new apartment—a pristine, modern space nestled in one of the city’s luxury buildings. High ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble countertops… it was just what I was looking for.

I sank into the couch, staring out at the skyline, but my mind kept wandering back to my meeting with Cornell.

Even now, I could still hear the sharp edge in his voice as he threw my words back
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