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Chapter 8 - Calm Down Bella

Author: Joanna Jade
last update publish date: 2025-11-29 15:04:57

Bella’s POV

Zayden’s words were still burned in my ears.

“Come home with me.”

Four words and my entire body was screaming yes.

But I wasn’t that reckless. Not completely.

“Why would I do that?” I asked, chin high.

He didn’t blink. “Look around Bella.” He said. “The night’s almost over. “You think drowning in champagne here fixes anything? I’ve run clubs long enough to know problems don’t die on these floors.”

“That’s not an answer,” I said, trying to stifle a smirk.

He leaned in, voice droppin
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