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Chapter 26

Author: Skye Black
last update publish date: 2026-08-01 14:29:39

ADRIAN

Daniel was already seated in a booth in the café when I arrived.

“There he is.” He raised his coffee in greeting when he spotted me. “The man who cancels plans every other week.”

“I’ve only canceled twice.”

“That’s two times too many.”

“It’s not my fault my work schedule doesn’t align with yours,” I said as I settled across from him in the booth.

He’d already ordered for me. A steaming mug of espresso.

As usual, he knew what I liked.

He grinned. “As long as you know my worth. You’re not
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