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Chapter 21

Author: Ruby
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Sarah POV

The clinking of silverware against porcelain echoed through the opulent dining room, a stark contrast to the tension that crackled beneath the surface.

By the time I returned, the elaborate mahogany table was surrounded by my family, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of the chandelier. Jessica, her blonde hair cascading over her shoulder, was nestled beside Adrian, her laughter tinkling like wind chimes.

A pang of something I couldn't quite name resonated within me. I forced a smile and slid into the remaining seat, wedging myself between my father and Adrian.

The meal commenced, a parade of exquisitely prepared dishes that I barely tasted. My father’s chatter about some business deal faded into background noise.

My attention was laser-focused on Justin, whose eyes, dark and intense, were glued to me. It wasn’t a casual glance; it was a persistent, unnerving stare that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.

Each time I met his gaze, a flicker of something
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Jackie James
Ok, I'm getting whiplash! One chapter he's assaulting her and the next chapter he's standing up for her. How many people are writing this book? Is it even being written by a real person? Did somebody just plug some tropes into a computer and then publish whatever crap it spits out?
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Lilys
What came over Adrian? Didn’t he feel anything towards Jessica who was there too ?
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