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Chapter 17

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last update Last Updated: 2025-07-21 01:00:03

I hesitated.

I knew Grandpa’s PA would be here any moment from now, and more than anything, I wanted this to work out—for him.

I glanced at Justin. He seemed lost in his thoughts, detached from everything around him. And I understood. Truly. If I were in his shoes, I’d probably be far worse.

Reluctantly, I stepped into the car. My fingers curled around the door handle, and I was just about to shut it when something caught my attention—a sleek black Mercedes gliding silently down the road.

My brows furrowed, my gaze locked on the approaching vehicle. I held my breath, silently hoping—no, willing—that it was who I was expecting. The car slowed as it neared us, inch by inch, until it came to a smooth halt right in front of us.

My heartbeat picked up pace, thudding against my ribs as I waited, anxious and hopeful. Then, the door opened, and he stepped out.

Desmond.

Grandpa’s trusted assistant. The very one I had been waiting for.

He was older—old enough to be my father—but the years hadn’
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