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The Enemy of My Enemy

Author: Elodie
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-03 17:17:10

Valeria didn’t move.

Her feet were rooted to the floor as her eyes flicked between the two unexpected guests, Celeste, with her wicked smile and predatory eyes, and Max Lockwood, who radiated danger with a casual grin and sharp, unreadable energy.

“Damien,” Valeria said, her voice low, “close the door.”

But Damien didn’t move either.

He was staring at Max like he’d just seen a ghost, one he’d buried deep and never wanted to unearth.

“What the hell are you doing here?” Damien asked, his voice cold.

Max chuckled. “Relax, little brother. Is that how you welcome family these days?”

“We’re not family.”

Max tilted his head. “Ouch.”

Celeste stepped forward. “We’re not here to cause drama,” she said smoothly. “We just want to talk.”

Valeria folded her arms. “You stalked my daughter. You leaked that photo. That doesn’t sound like someone who just wants to talk.”

Celeste shrugged. “I never said we play fair.”

Valeria took one step forward, heat rising in her throat. “If you think you can threat
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