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Chapter 32: Julian’s Knowing Questions

Autor: Sir Josh
last update Data de publicação: 2026-04-23 18:29:11

My phone rings at midnight.

Julian Blackwood.

I almost don’t answer. But something tells me I should.

“Hello?”

“Ariana. Hope I’m not interrupting anything scandalous.” His voice is light. Teasing. But there’s an edge underneath. “How’s Miami?”

“How do you know I’m in Miami?”

“Lucian told me. Well, technically his assistant told me when I called looking for him. Business trip. Meridian acquisition. Very official.” A pause. “Also, he called me an hour ago. Panicking. About Ethan.”

I sit up. “What
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