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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐭

"Now you're threatening me with my reputation?"

I stared at Alister, unable to believe how casually he had said those words. He had already made it clear that he was willing to use the video against me, but hearing him threaten me again only made my blood boil.

Alister laughed, leaning back in his chair.

"Don't say it like that. You're making me sound like the bad guy."

I let out a humourless laugh. "Oh, I'm sorry. Would you prefer I call it a friendly warning?"

He smiled, but I
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