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Chapter 16
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2026-06-04 14:00:00Adrian’s POV
The first thing I felt was a sharp jab against my shoulder. My eyes fluttered open, squinting against the soft glow from the chandelier above.
Vivian stood at the edge of the bed, her reflection flashing briefly in the mirror as she untied her coat.
“You’re still asleep?” she snapped, tossing her designer purse onto the dresser. “It’s almost midnight, Adrian.”
Her voice grated on my half-awake mind. My he
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