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Outplayed before the Fight began

작가: Evelyn Joness
last update 게시일: 2026-04-07 20:39:57

BLACKWOOD MANOR – THAT AFTERNOON

The press conference was chaos.

Cameras flashing nonstop. Reporters talking over each other. Microphones pushed forward like weapons.

Alexander stood at the podium, calm and polished like always.

Beside him, Catalina Reyes looked perfect. Elegant. Composed. Her hand rested lightly on his arm, like she already belonged there.

“Mr. Blackwood!” one reporter shouted. “Is it true the merger between Black Industries and Reyes Shipping depends on this marriage?”

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