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~TWENTY-TWO: THE REAL OWNER

作者: Kim Alphy
last update 最終更新日: 2025-10-12 23:57:45

~Arya~

He was silent, the wheels in his brain turning as he contemplated on a decision. The small space of the car and his presence was enough to make me want to puke. I reached for the door and tried to open it, but it didn’t budge.

“Give Lina a few days to get over this new development. She’ll leave once she comes to terms with it.”

“So you haven't had a conversation with her?”

“I have. But she’s being difficult. You should understand. Lina and I were deeply in love, but I'm putting her aside for you. It’s not easy for her to just leave.”

“Mr Sinclair, am I to believe that you’re doing me a favour because you chose to stay as my husband?”

“Mr Sinclair?” he echoed, his brows furrowed. “You’re on a first name basis with Lucien Vale. You even went as far as holding hands with him in public, yet you’re addressing me in such a formal manner?”

“Lucien is not you…”

“Don’t be delusional, Arya. I won’t let that man anywhere near you ever again. You have to learn to trust me.” He grabbed my
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