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Uninvited

Author: Precious rose
last update publish date: 2026-03-10 23:15:10

Avery’s POV

The moment I stepped back into the Monochrome building, the tension followed me inside. We just left a property inspection.

Stella was already walking beside me, as we crossed the lobby.

“Legal is reviewing three other alternative properties,” she said. “The building two blocks south of Kane Venture’s building is the strongest candidate.”

I nodded.

Wyatt Kane could keep his building. We would find another one.

I wasn’t going back to his office. I wasn't sitting across from him again
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