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Chapter 72: A Scene to Remember

Author: Raven
last update publish date: 2025-07-06 11:09:48

Julian Ford leaned back casually, the faintest smirk tugging at his lips. "Well, Scarlett, I guess you’re not the only diva around here," he said, his voice dripping with amusement as he directed his words toward Vivian Brooks, her cheeks now flushed red with anger.

Vivian’s finger shot up, trembling with fury as she pointed it directly at Julian. "Say that again, Ford, and see what happens!" she hissed.

Julian raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by her outburst. "Calm down, Vivian," he said coolly.
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