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CHAPTER 167 — Vipers

作者: Chloee Ariadne
last update 公開日: 2026-06-21 13:34:49

~ ISLA ~

After days of high-stakes tension and chaotic headlines, the quiet routine of my afternoon felt like a breath of fresh air—finally.

Riley and I had managed to align our chaotic schedules for a long-overdue lunch, agreeing to meet at a quiet, upscale bistro tucked away fifteen minutes from Tribeca Heights.

The restaurant was bustling with the midday rush when I arrived, but the moment I spotted Riley sitting at our corner table, my professional instincts immediately overrode my relief.

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