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Chapter 9 (Eleanor's POV)

Author: Amiwrites
last update publish date: 2025-11-27 10:02:51
I hung up on Jasper.

My hands were shaking. My whole body was shaking.

He'd changed the locks. Added cameras. Upgraded security at my hotel without asking me. Without even telling me.

Just did it.

Like he had the right.

Like I was his to manage.

I paced the small hotel room. Back and forth. Back and forth.

My phone rang. Jasper.

I ignored it.

It rang again.

Ignored it again.

The third time, I answered.

"What?" My voice was sharp.

"Don't hang up on me." His voice was calm. Too calm.

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