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Chapter 48 Why does it matter

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Liam Pov

The look she gave me when I asked her to be friends. It wasn’t anger. It wasn’t even discomfort.

It was something else. It felt as if I had asked for something she couldn’t afford to give.

For a moment, she froze. Then slowly, she turned her head toward me.

“Mr Turner… friends?” Her gaze stilled on me in a questioning manner.

A second later, she shook her head slightly.

“Sorry, I don’t mix work with my personal life, Mr Turner.” Once again her tone was controlled, dist
Suniti Mehrotra

Dear readers please give your review on the chapter. Who do you think is on the gate. Liam or some one dangerous. Keep guessing till i write the next chapter

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