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Chapter 026

Auteur: Paragon
last update Date de publication: 2026-01-02 15:18:28

The air in Richardson’s private study was thick with the scent of old leather and expensive cigarettes.

Richardson sat perched in his high-backed, throne-like luxury chair, his hands steepled under his chin. He didn't look like a man who had just been threatened; he looked like a man who still held all the cards.

"You’re being emotional, Lucas," Richardson said, his voice smooth and cold.

"This girl is a distraction. She’s a waitress with a tragic backstory that will eventually weigh you down
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