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Silent Pawn

Penulis: Zai
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-06-02 20:47:30

Anna's POV

I couldn’t forget the look on Jack’s face at Murphy Estate that toxic blend of accusation and jealousy when he warned me to stay away from his uncle. His words still burned in my ears: “A man like him isn’t someone you should be setting your sights on.” As if I was some desperate social climber.

And his comment about Sean? That was the final straw.

The memory made my blood simmer as I stepped into the shower, letting the hot water cascade over my tense shoulders.

The phone rang
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