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The Viper at the Table

Penulis: Lazywriter
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-03 23:57:21
[Tyler’s POV]

The silver fork in Lucy’s hand scraped against the fine china, a sound that set my teeth on edge as she chatted away.

"I’m telling you, Tyler, the steak is practically raw," Lucy said, her voice a sharp, annoying buzz in my ears. "We need to fire the chef. Everyone is getting on my nerves. Paparazzi won't let me breathe when I step out. Even the staff is getting lazy. They think they can get away with anything because the Rider name is being dragged through the mud."

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