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Chapter 9

Author: Fehimuan
last update Huling Na-update: 2026-01-19 00:59:32

VANESSA'S POV

My hands gripped the edge of the sink as I stared at my reflection. My makeup was still perfect, my hair still in place—I looked exactly like the woman who'd walked into this building an hour ago, confident and untouchable.

Sebastian wouldn't break me.

Not again.

I fixed a strand of hair, straightened my dress, and took a deep breath.

The elevator ride down gave me time to compose myself completely. By the time the doors slid open to the lobby, I was already feeling confident.

I immediately heard voices—lots of them—along with the unmistakable sound of cameras clicking and reporters shouting questions. There was a crowd gathered near the entrance, and Nicholas stood in the center of it all, surrounded by microphones and recording devices, looking completely at ease like he'd been born for this.

It seemed like the news of his return had spread worldwide.

Nicholas was even giving a speech to the media.

"—the transition will be smooth," he was saying to a reporter. "I have
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