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Chapter 121

Author: Bunnykoo
last update publish date: 2026-02-21 19:18:28
The fluorescent lights in the sub-basement archives buzzed their familiar drone. Aria sat at her metal desk, sorting through merger documentation that seemed to multiply every time she looked away. Her mind kept drifting back to yesterday’s brunch—Cassandra’s cruelty, the bruises hidden under her sleeves, the weight of silence.

The internal line rang, cutting through her thoughts.

“Aria Hale,” she answered.

“Aria, it’s Sarah.” Damian’s assistant sounded brisk, efficient. “Mr. Cross needs you to
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