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The King's Power

作者: Ladybee
last update 最終更新日: 2025-04-23 22:00:51

Aphrodite

There was an eerie silence in the restroom as I tried to compose myself before facing Asher at the party. The necklace he'd gifted me had been taken away forcefully, and I wasn't sure how he'd react.

I sighed in relief as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. The fire-like sensation under my skin seemed like a figment of my imagination now, but I knew better. It was real, and it only stopped when Hilda disappeared with the necklace.

I picked up my purse and exited the restroom, knowing I'd been gone for far too long. As I walked back into the party, my eyes searched for Hilda, but I sighed when I couldn't spot her and headed back to Asher's table.

As I approached the table, I found George and Asher in deep conversation while Lara sat by herself, sipping champagne. Her eyes lit up when I took the seat beside her.

“What happened? You're red in the face,” she asked, her brows furrowing in worry as she scanned my face.

I laughed nervously, waving off her concerns. "Oh, it's n
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