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Chapter 301

Author: Your Candy
The other little voice fell silent.

Isolde had her answer. She took a deep breath, leaned on her cane, opened the closet, and took out the folder. She gripped it tightly. Her heart raced at the thought of the coming confrontation as her mind hurried to organize what she would say.

Just then, the sharp screech of brakes sounded from downstairs. She turned her head, her breath catching.

A sleek red sports car sped into the drive, executed a sharp drift, and stopped precisely in front of Bruce.

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