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Chapter 58: The Invalid Deal

Author: Crystal L.C
last update publish date: 2026-04-23 15:34:10

Pete chuckled softly, the sound carrying a mocking edge as he slowly nodded his head while staring directly at Petra.

The faint red mark left on his cheek from the slap had not yet faded, but the irritation burning inside him seemed to have transformed into something more calculating.

His lips curved into a smug smile as if he had already convinced himself that the situation would soon swing back in his favor.

"Petra, still putting on an act, huh?" he said with a slow shake of his head, his voi
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