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Chapter 111: The Warning

Author: Ella Ethel
last update publish date: 2026-10-06 14:55:30

The morning after the gala, the Stewart family estate was bathed in crisp, unforgiving sunlight. Julian walked down the long, silent corridor toward his grandfather’s study. The heavy oak doors were already ajar, a silent command to enter.

Donald Stewart was seated behind his massive mahogany desk, a cup of black coffee resting untouched beside a stack of morning reports. He didn't look up immediately as Julian closed the doors behind him.

"You wanted to see me, Grandfather?" Julian asked, t
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