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Chapter 34: Easy Money Off the Rich

Autor: SONIA
last update Data de publicação: 2026-09-18 16:58:11

Joy kept pouring, and Zoe carried glasses to each person on the couch.

When it came time to hand one to Ethan, he took it, tilting his head to study Zoe.

"You look familiar. Have we met before?"

Zoe froze mid-pour, avoiding his eyes.

"No. You're mistaken."

Undeterred, Ethan leaned in, extending a hand. "Let's fix that then. Ethan James. Pleasure."

Zoe gave an awkward nod, ignoring the offered hand. "Zoe Hart."

Meanwhile

The young man who'd grabbed the business card was already on his phone, typ
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