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CHAPTER 17: Dinner With Fire Beneath The Table

Author: T.Ayola
last update publish date: 2026-03-24 18:10:50

By the time evening arrived, the mansion felt unusually tense.

Amara stood in front of the mirror in her room, staring at her reflection.

She had changed outfits three times already.

“This is ridiculous,” she muttered under her breath.

Why was she even nervous?

It was just dinner.

Dinner with Alexander…

And his ex.

Amara sighed and adjusted the soft black dress she finally decided to wear. It was simple but elegant, hugging her figure just enough to make her feel confident.

“You’re overthinking
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