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Chapter 52: You've Taken a Liking to Me?

Auteur: Pink Ink
last update Date de publication: 2026-09-17 19:57:22

Weston paused mid-motion peeling the egg, then resumed without missing a beat. He set the peeled egg into the bowl in front of Nora, dried his hands, and folded them together.

Across the table, he said, "Miss Amanda, what exactly do you think my angle is here? What could you possibly have that I'd need to scheme for?"

Nora had never managed to dig up much on his background, but after their handful of encounters, one thing was obvious: the man had both money and influence to spare.

She had no pr
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