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CHAPTER 71

last update publish date: 2026-01-11 22:05:24

The night did not loosen its grip after the gala.

If anything, it tightened even more.

The moment the doors closed in the Devereaux complex behind her, Althea felt it. The subtle shift in air pressure, the quiet recalibration of security protocols humming beneath polished floors and immaculate walls. The building was alive tonight, alert in a way that went beyond routine because of one thing.

Nicholas.

Her hand curled instinctively around the small clutch she brought with her, she moved briskly
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