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CHAPTER 102

Author: Katty
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-06-22 13:05:35

Dominic’s POV

Nobody argues with me.

That should have been my first warning.

Usually, when I make a decision while angry, Marcus argues.

Emma argues.

Mrs. Kowalski definitely argues.

This time, nobody says a word.

Emma rises from her chair and walks toward me.

Her hand slides into mine.

“Don’t go there looking for a fight.”

I look at her.

“I’m not.”

She raises an eyebrow.

We bo
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  • SURROGATE FOR THE COLD BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER 102

    Dominic’s POVNobody argues with me.That should have been my first warning.Usually, when I make a decision while angry, Marcus argues.Emma argues.Mrs. Kowalski definitely argues.This time, nobody says a word.Emma rises from her chair and walks toward me.Her hand slides into mine.“Don’t go there looking for a fight.”I look at her.“I’m not.”She raises an eyebrow.We both know that’s a lie.“Dominic.”“I’m going for answers.”“You can get answers without declaring war.”Marcus snorts into his coffee.I ignore him.Emma squeezes my hand.“Promise me you’ll listen before you react.”“I’ll listen.”“That’s not what I asked.”I sigh.“I’ll try.”She studies me for a second.Then she nods.It’s the best she’s getting.An hour later,

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