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Chapter 175 - Dressed to Kill

Author: Anney GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-26 11:46:39
Desiree’s POV

He came.

Of course he did.

I sipped from my champagne glass and smiled to myself. I knew my words had struck a nerve when I mentioned the board had been whispering.

Warren Hale couldn’t resist an opportunity to save face—even if it meant being in the same room as me.

He looked like he was attending a corporate summit, not a New Year’s Eve party. Sharp navy suit, jaw clenched, networking with board members and investors.

And of course, he did everything he could to avoid looking in my direction.

His loss. I was dressed to kill—or die for.

The rooftop bar was shimmering with string lights and gold décor. With heaters lining the space and thick glass protecting us from the winter wind, I was perfectly comfortable in my glittering, backless mini dress.

My colleague Heather was rambling beside me. I smiled and nodded occasionally, pretending to listen. But my focus was fixed completely on Warren.

He stood across the room, deep in conversation with a group of suited men. I w
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favoredsl
Warren is still stupid. Desiree is a criminal. if she continues on in this story with no punishment, I am going to stop reading.
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Please let this be the end of Desiree. Let her get caught and be fired and jailed.
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GojoSatoru
When will Desiree stop? Hoping this time she goes to jail. And Warren stop being weak mygad he's getting to my nerves everytime they are together.
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