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Chapter 140 - Mask Back On

작가: Vivian D. Wilson
last update 게시일: 2026-01-07 23:43:51

The door of the Maybach closed with a heavy, expensive thud, instantly cutting off the sounds of the street. Inside, the air was filtered and smelled faintly of leather.

It was a jarring contrast to the scent of burnt coffee and old grease that now clung to my hair and clothes. I caught my reflection in the window. My silk blouse had a dark smudge of chocolate syrup near the hem, and my face was flushed from the heat of the kitchen.

Franklin didn't pull away immediately. He remained looking str
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