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Chapter 25: How Did This Happen!

ผู้เขียน: Holi T. Watson
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Tanya-

I'd had that smug bitch exactly where I wanted her.

Turns out Ethan's boss pushing him to sign with OmniCore had given me the perfect excuse for my plan.

I watched Nova's eyes darken as she glanced around the ballroom, clearly looking for Mom and Dad. Lucky for me, they'd already slipped into the hallway.

Everything was in place.

The plan was simple. Get her to drink the wine laced with Rethynol. Keep her talking for a few minutes while the drug kicked in.

Then, just before its full effe
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