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Chapter 36: Mariah will be Mine

Author: Gwen hywfar
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-15 07:51:37

~∆~ Ethan's POV ~∆~

I'm sitting in my office, trying to focus on the case files spread across my desk, but my mind keeps wandering to Alpha Kane's demand to meet Mariah. Why would he want to meet my fake mate?

And how am I supposed to present her as my mate when she won't even speak to me? I need to find to fix this mess.

The knock on my door interrupts my scattered thoughts.

"Come in," I call, straightening my tie and putting on my professional face.

The woman who enters is in her forties, with dark circles under her eyes and a careful way of moving that I recognize immediately.

Another one of those people. Humans can be so stupid and foolish. Looking at the one in front of me, I am hundred percent sure she is one of those foolish women.

I've seen it in dozens of clients over the years, the cautious posture of someone who's learned to expect pain. This is going to be long one. I couldn't help but grumble.

"Mr. Summers?" she says softly. "I'm Sarah Mart. I have an appointment abou
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This is insane. I hope all back fires on them both.
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