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CHAPTER 57: MARCUS'S PROPOSITION

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last update تاريخ النشر: 2026-01-07 21:04:53

The next morning, Lucas leaves early for a series of meetings. He kisses Elara goodbye, but his eyes are watchful. Assessing. She smiles and waves from the doorway, maintaining the perfect fiancée act until he's gone.

The moment the elevator doors close, Elara's phone rings. It's an unknown number.

"Hello?" she answers cautiously.

"Miss Craslow, this is Marcus Vaughn." His voice is cold and formal. "I need to see you today. It's urgent."

Elara's heart skips. Marcus rarely contacts her directly.
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