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Ch23: Lighter Roots

Author: Yos
last update publish date: 2026-07-13 04:04:33

Jasper pivoted toward Adrian, his eyes stretching with raw shock, a turbulent mixture of bewilderment and severe denial. His voice came out hushed, yet razor-sharp:

— "Adrian... have you completely lost your mind? How can you bring a whore into your room, in this very palace? What if the press caught wind of this? You know they are lurking around every corner waiting for you, and your reputation in the market..."

​Adrian cut him off with absolute coldness, looping the belt of his black silk rob
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