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CHAPTER 53

Author: Melanie
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-26 07:53:14

JASMINE POV

In the two weeks since the nightmare incident, William had barely spoken to me. He wouldn’t meet my eyes and only ever discuss things related to my schedule or business. Then, he would disappear into his room or bury himself in work. Whatever progress I thought we had made had taken ten steps backward.

I sighed, stirring my coffee absentmindedly as I scrolled through the internet. Maybe this was better. In a couple of weeks, the charity gala will finally happen. Hopefully, by then, I would have had all the evidence I needed to take down Kimberly and prove that she was behind the attempt on my life. After that, William and I could part ways quietly, and I could slowly bring my new catering company into the spotlight again. Until then, the distance between us was safer. Cleaner.

Still, I couldn’t ignore how security around the house had increased. The guards kept a respectful distance, but it was hard not to notice the extra eyes. I understood why. William had taken a bullet
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