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The Forgotten Key

Auteur: Cynthia James
last update Date de publication: 2026-07-09 13:00:00

The rooftop garden of Harper Global shimmered under soft string lights as Daniella stepped out into the cool night air. The city sprawled below like a living map of power and secrets. Julian waited near the glass railing, two glasses of wine in hand, but this time there was no smug smile only a serious, almost urgent look in his eyes.

“You’re playing a dangerous game coming here,” he said, handing her a glass. “But I think you already know that.”

Daniella didn’t drink. “You said you
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