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Chapter 33 - Stay Away From Her

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last update publish date: 2026-06-03 23:28:26

Jake's POV

"Mr. Stone, do you have an appointment."

The receptionist's voice barely registered as I didn't stop walking.

"Sir—"

The rest of her words disappeared behind me.

I pushed open the office door without knocking.

Roman didn't even look up immediately. That alone irritated me.

He sat behind his desk, reviewing documents as if he didn't have a care in the world.

As though somebody hadn't been inside Jessica's house.

As if I hadn't seen a vehicle connected to him parked near the cottage t
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