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Chapter 85: Confronting Scarlett

作者: Raven
last update 公開日: 2025-07-08 13:13:54

Allie Brooks stood frozen, staring at the chaos around her.

The two eggs aimed at Julian Ford’s head hadn’t cracked; instead, they fell onto the table with a loud thud.

Allie reached out hesitantly, her fingers brushing over one of the eggs. “Ice?” she muttered in disbelief. A cold chill ran down her spine as she looked at Julian, her voice trembling. “Julian, are you okay?”

Julian straightened himself, wincing as he touched the back of his head. His hand came away smeared with blood.

“Allie,”
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