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Chapter 27

Author: P.M.I Charlotte
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-02 16:23:04

Hulio

New York. Thursday, June 19th.

Evening.

9:00 PM.

Persistent knocking on the door.

“Yeah, come in,” I call, tight with irritation. My lips pulled in a thin line.

I’m buried under a mountain of Helia’s assigned tasks. Financial projections, market forecasts, files I didn’t ask for. Files I wouldn’t ask for. My head aches. My patience is thin. I need painkillers.

“What are you doing?” That voice.

I’d recognize it anywhere. Helia.

He asks, like it’s not obvious. Like he isn’t responsible for this.

I look up. A cocky smile tugs my lips. “Neck deep in the shit you dumped on me.” My voice is dry.

My brow lifts in challenge.

He doesn’t bite. Doesn’t even flinch. Just steps in farther, fingers trailing along a shelf like he’s browsing an art gallery instead of invading my space. He’s so smug. Arrogant prick.

“I’m traveling to Milan tomorrow. Need a breather.” His voice is stiff, professional.

Not brotherly. Not familiar.

And me? What am I, his stuffed turkey? Don’t I need a breather?

I
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