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I ALREADY KNEW

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-06-22 21:58:16

Adrian

“Mr. Hartley, the video has been taken down with immediate effect,” Daniel reported as the car slowed to a stop in front of Hartley estate.

My thumb hovered over Scarlett's contact, contemplating whether to call her or not just to confirm she was alright. In the end, I locked the screen and slipped my phone back into my suit pocket.

Servants lined both sides of the driveway, heads bowed as I walked past the entrance door. A young maid hurried forward, hands trembling.

“Mr. Hartley, you h
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