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Chapter 26-James Vale

Author: Arike
last update publish date: 2026-03-17 03:08:33

It was nearly midnight when someone started pounding on the penthouse door.

Elara jumped, her book falling from her hands.

Sebastian looked up from his laptop, frowning. “Who the hell…”

The pounding continued, accompanied by a voice slurred with alcohol.

“SEBASTIAN! Open up! I know you're in there!”

Sebastian's expression shifted from confusion to resignation. “Fuck.”

“Who is that?” Elara asked.

“My brother.” Sebastian stood, running a hand through his hair. “And he's drunk.”

He crossed to the
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