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Chapter 610 One Step Away from Success

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-05 19:53:17

His expression was cold, and his sharp gaze swept over Cael and Ariana.

Ariana’s heart skipped a beat.

Why is Brother Kendrick looking at us like that? Did he suspect something?

She glanced at Cael, but he remained completely at ease. He even patted her hand discreetly, as if reassuring her to stay calm.

He was right. If Brother Kendrick had truly sensed that Annabelle was in danger, he would have rushed to find her immediately—there was no way he’d still be standing here.

So, she had to stay composed and act naturally.

“Brother Kendrick, I’ve been looking for you to toast you, but I couldn’t find you anywhere.”

She smiled sweetly, picking up a glass of champagne laced with drugs from a passing waiter’s tray and offering it to Kendrick.

Kendrick accepted the glass but didn’t drink immediately.

“Have you seen Anna? I’ve been calling her, but I can’t get through.”

Ariana stiffened slightly, gripping Cael’s arm tighter.

She glanced at Cael again, but as expected, he remained composed, ev
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