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9. Quiet Break

Author: Nour El
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-01-16 10:32:03

“You came without an appointment, Bastian,” Zayne said, his eyes still fixed on his computer screen. He took off his glasses and stood up from his chair.

The tall man unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat down on the sofa without being asked. A wide grin spread across his face when he saw Zayne sit beside him.

“Last night, you called me and threatened me. At one-thirty in the morning,” Sebastian grumbled. “You really know how to ruin the mood.”

Zayne pursed his lips. “And what exactly were you doi
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