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Chapter 21: The Card of Power

ผู้เขียน: Bella Grace
last update วันที่เผยแพร่: 2026-04-03 17:20:32

The moment the black card appeared in Tessa’s hand, it felt like the entire room held its breath.

People who had been whispering moments ago suddenly went quiet. Even those who had been casually observing the auction leaned forward slightly, their curiosity sharpening into something more intense.

A black card wasn’t just another payment method. It was a symbol, of power, of status, of access to a level most people in that room could only pretend to understand.

The presenter was the first to re
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