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Chapter 125

Author: Daniel Paul
last update publish date: 2026-04-30 15:45:32

Alex POV: Dana Leaves Denver Without Him

"Yes, I'm jealous," Jodie snaps from the bed. "If that makes you happy, fine. I said it. I'm jealous."

I pour myself a drink from the bar in the corner, taking my time with it, and carry it back to the chair near the balcony door. A cool breeze is blowing in, somewhere, a vehicle screeches. I sit.

"You understand that Dana is my employee," I say. "And that we were both here on business."

Jodie is on the bed with her legs pulled up to her chest, her chin
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