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Chapter 19

Penulis: Elara B
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Damien

Versailles was fine, not that I’d expected it to be anything less —a charming city, hotels with impeccable service, and Ava bouncing through every gallery like a pint-sized tour guide.

She loved it. And I loved that she loved it. Unfortunately, it was just a short day trip.

I couldn’t shake the weight in my chest when we returned. There was something about the silence of being back, it was the kind of quiet that made your thoughts louder.

I had just stepped into the office, coffee in hand, when Anderson walked in unannounced. Sharp as ever, legal folder tucked under his arm.

“We’ve got to get your signature on this,” he said, dropping the folder on my desk. “Court proceedings are moving forward. The other party couldn’t attend the final negotiation round.”

I frowned. I thought this had been handled and was over with already. “Why couldn't they attend?”

Anderson adjusted his glasses. “Medical emergency, as their counsel informed us.”

That stopped me cold.

“Medical emergency?”
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