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Ch11 - The First Love

Author: Claire M
last update publish date: 2026-06-03 17:52:16

Less than twenty-four hours after securing the Ford family's survival from Ethan's ruthless corporate dismantling, Luna sits at a secluded corner table of a high-end rooftop restaurant, waiting.

By the time Jade Ford finally steps onto the sun-drenched terrace, looking exhausted and strung tight, Luna has already curated the table with meticulous, invisible precision. Every single dish resting on the white linen is something she had quietly confirmed is on the heiress's list of absolute favorit
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