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Chapter 17

Penulis: Gracie
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Valerie stared at him. The name does sound familiar. She searched her memory, trying to remember where she’d heard it from... Ohh booosh… she might as well just check his file, but that’ll be later. For now, she needed food. Her appetite had awakened unexpectedly, perhaps stirred by the presence of this eager young man.

"Have you eaten?" she asked, swirling the wine in her glass.

Adrian's eyes widened slightly. "No, I haven't had the chance."

"Good. Join me for dinner, then." She turned without waiting for his response and headed toward the dining area where Clara had left her meal warming.

The table was already set for two, even though she rarely shared a meal with her conquests - thanks to Clara's thoughtfulness. Adrian followed her like an obedient puppy, his eyes never leaving her figure as she moved around the kitchen, retrieving another plate and serving utensils.

"Please, sit," she instructed, gesturing to the chair across from hers.

Adrian sat down, adjusting his glasses nervo
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