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Chapter 10: A CHANCE ENCOUNTER

Penulis: God's logic
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-24 21:05:03

ISLA’S POV

The world truly is small. As I stared at the man sitting beside me, I couldn’t help but wonder about his intentions. What was he doing here? Why had he approached me? My instincts told me to be cautious, but I couldn’t ignore the strange coincidence of running into him, someone I had seen in Victor’s office.

He leaned in slightly, offering me a warm smile. “Hi,” he said smoothly.

I nodded, responding with a curt, “Hello.” I wasn’t in the mood for small talk with someone I barely knew.

After exchanging a few meaningless pleasantries, I couldn’t hold back my impatience any longer. I turned to him and asked directly, “What do you want from me?”

My bluntness seemed to catch him off guard. He blinked in surprise before his expression softened. There was something more genuine in his demeanor now. “I guess there’s no way fooling you,” he admitted with a chuckle. “Yes, I know Victor. We’ve been friends since we were kids.”

So, I was right. “A friend of Victor’s,” I repeated, study
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