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Chapter 39: Playing Isabella's game.
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2025-11-13 16:23:28Evelyn POV
After the door closed behind Grace, I turned to Isabella with my arms crossed. "What stunt are you trying to pull now?"
Isabella's sweet expression flickered for just a moment, revealing something colder underneath. But before she could respond, the office door opened.
Isabella's eyes widened, and suddenly she stumbled backwards, falling to the ground with a cry of pain. Her hand flew to her cheek as if she'd been struck.
Adrian walked i
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