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Chapter 52

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A Familiar Name

Sebastian’s POV

Ariana set the napkin on the hospital tray table in front of me, and the two words written there stopped every other thought in my head.

Victor Ashworth.

I stared at that name while a cold weight settled deep in my chest that had nothing to do with the medication still dulling the pain in my shoulder.

“You know him,” she said.

It was not a question.

Yes, I do. He served as my father’s attorney before the man died,” I answered, pushing myself higher ag
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