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BOOK 3 - Chapter 5: Preview Night Begins

Penulis: Sire Bliss
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As we found seats in a quiet corner of the lobby, I couldn't shake the feeling that this conversation was going to be about much more than security protocols.

And I was beginning to understand that in the world of the Walton twins, nothing was ever as simple as it seemed.

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Three hours later, I stood in front of my hotel room mirror, smoothing down the black cocktail dress I'd chosen for tonight's preview. The conversation with Leo had been uncomfortable, filled with questions about my background that felt more like an interrogation than standard security protocol. Austin's presence had made it worse, turning what should have been routine into a territorial display.

I'd had to cancel dinner with both twins, claiming I needed time to prepare for the evening. The disappointment in their voices had been unmistakable, and I still felt the weight of it settling in my chest.

My phone buzzed. A text from Nora: *Break a leg tonight. Remember, you earned this.*

I took a deep breath, grabbing
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