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Chapter 228

Author: Saltfish Dreams
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-05 16:40:57
Matthew had Lucille join him in his study. Naturally, this meant the three other men—Spencer, Patrick, and Blake—were left in the living room.

Spencer wasn't on his own turf, but that didn't stop him from being commanding. Once Matthew and Lucille were gone, the domineering presence he'd been holding back was unleashed. Even seated, he seemed like a king looking down at his subjects.

Blake felt a little sorry for himself for getting dragged into this and found it hard to remain seated. It was always tense when rivals in love clashed, and he didn't want to get dragged into the battle between Spencer and Patrick.

So, he found an excuse to leave. He'd completed his mission anyway.

Spencer sat with his hands atop his crossed legs, and his attitude was as leisurely as if he were at home. He slowly twisted the ring on his index finger. It seemed like a subconscious action, yet it felt like he was using that to proclaim something.

Patrick had already seen the matching rings Spencer and
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