Heiress's Haunted Heart
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he asked, genuine curiosity tingeing his voice.
Martin shook his head, his gaze turning distant.
"I have other plans," he replied vaguely.
"Oh, really? Where are you off to?" he asked, attempting to mask his curiosity.
Without skipping a beat, Martin dismissed the question with deliberate nonchalance.
"You guys have fun. You can leave now," he stated, effectively shutting down any further inquiry. Steve nodded, absorbing the subtle message, and bowed before retreating from Martin's study.
Once the door clicked shut, Steve clenched his fists, frustration coursing through his veins. Martin's dismissal had left him crestfallen, his question unanswered and snubbed.
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