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Chapter 30

Author: Sarah.D
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-07 08:06:00

JAIME'S POV

I was standing near the window of Alessa's office, watching her fuss over the gifts I bought.

She was testing out the fountain pen on a piece of paper, her face lit up with genuine delight.

"Look at this." She said to Lisa, who was standing nearby with her tablet. "It writes like a dream! Feel how smooth it is!"

Lisa took the pen when Alessa offered it and wrote a few words. "Very nice, Mrs. King." Her smile was polite, but I could see the tightness around her eyes.

I cleared my throat. "I need to take a call. I'll be right back."

Alessa looked up, still glowing with happiness. "Okay."

I walked over to her and pressed a kiss on her forehead, breathing in her familiar perfume. When I pulled back, my eyes met Lisa's over her shoulder.

The secretary's glare is sharp enough to cut glass. I stiffened under the weight of it before turning and walking out of the office.

The hallway was empty and I pulled out my phone to dial the downtown office manager.

"Mr. King." The man
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Kami Ososanwo
Okay but how long before she leaves his sorry ssa? I don’t like how you make her so gullible and stupid.
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