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Chapter 105: Exhibitionism

Author: MM de Wet
last update publish date: 2026-06-23 14:27:11

Through the hotel floor-to-ceiling windows the city glows with thousands of scattered lights, creating a tapestry of gold, white and soft amber against the darkness of the night. The skyline stretches across the horizon, with tall buildings rising like elegant silhouettes. Their illuminated windows sparkle like distant start, while a few brighter towers stand proudly above the rest, their crowns glowing against the cloudy night sky. Reflections shimmer faintly on the window glass, blending th

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