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No Way Out

Author: Zai
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-09-13 01:05:14

Anna's POV

I swirled the wine in my glass, watching the burgundy liquid cling to the sides before sliding back down. Across from me, Marcus Murphy sat with perfect posture, his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made my skin prickle. The restaurant's soft lighting cast shadows across his angular features, making him look even more imposing than usual.

"I currently have some enemies," he said matter-of-factly, as if discussing the weather. "They're probably still regrouping, but they migh
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