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The Terms We Choose

Author: Kaguya2001
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Chapter 64:The Terms We Choose

Aurora’s POV

Two days later, I found myself sitting in a room that smelled faintly of polished wood, fresh paper, and the kind of money that never needed to introduce itself.

A long conference table stretched between us—Jace on one side, me on the other. Lawyers flanked us like silent shadows, their pens ready, tablets glowing, documents neatly arranged in crisp folders.

My hands rested on my lap. I was the perfect picture of calm.

Two days ago, Alex asked if he c
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