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Chapter 71 - The Gala - I

Author: Joanna Jade
last update publish date: 2026-06-02 20:28:26

Zayden’s POV

I stood in the foyer with Nico and Tomás, waiting.

The clock on the wall ticked slowly. I checked my watch for the third time in five minutes.

"Would you relax?" Tomás leaned against the bannister. "She's coming."

"You don't know that."

"She's your wife. And I’m not sure you gave her a choice!” He scoffed.

I didn't answer.

Footsteps echoed from the staircase and I looked up.

Bella descended slowly, one hand on the railing, her black dress flowing behind her. The fabric hugged her c
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