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Chapter 86— Old Promises. New Traps.

Penulis: Serena Rena Henry
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-07 08:01:23

~Sara~

Tension fills the room as we all sit round the long table.

At the far end of the table sits Sir Alex Ford Sr., calm as always, his hands neatly crossed in front of him. Beside him, Mrs. Ford stares at the group, her expression unreadable.

At the opposite end sits Sir Fredrick Frothmoth, Linda’s father. His face is locked in a permanent frown, like someone’s been rubbing him the wrong way for years. His fingers dig into the table, pressing as if he wants to leave an imprint in the wood.

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