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Chapter 89: Double fixation.

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Gabriel POV

I leaned back in my chair and watched him with amusement. "Why are you taking alcohol before such an important meeting? Isn't that going to affect your reasoning?"

Adrian grimaced and sighed deeply. "It’s been one of those days, and I needed it to calm my frazzled nerves. I have a lot on my mind."

“Still, alcohol only dulls the problem; it doesn’t fix it.”

He sighed, rubbing his temple. “Right now, I welcome anything that slows my thoughts.”

I studied him for a moment. The tension i
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