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Chapter 10

Author: Lady-Noir
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Chapter 10

The aroma of coffee filled the café. Cristian sat near the window, his suit still neat, but the look on his face was clearly restless. He glanced at his watch for the umpteenth time.

“Why is she taking so long,” he muttered.

Not long after, Jennifer arrived with confident steps. Her sunglasses were still on even though she was indoors. She sat across from Cristian without any pleasantries.

“You look impatient,” Jennifer said casually.

Cristian looked at her flatly. “You said there wa
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