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Chapter 13 : Impact

Author: Cynthia
last update publish date: 2026-04-13 15:45:00

The air inside Dominic’s office was unnaturally still.

Vivian stood near the desk, her hands clasped tightly in front of her, fingers trembling despite her effort to remain composed. She had been called in without explanation. That alone was enough to unsettle her.

Dominic sat behind his desk, his posture relaxed.

Too relaxed.

A tablet lay in front of him, screen dark for now. He didn’t look at her immediately. I
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Angela M. Salaiz
So, now the dominant, possessive Dominic just allows her to go outside and leave like this?
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