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80. Too Close

Author: Melino
last update Last Updated: 2023-07-23 20:38:54

Meanwhile Virginia and Cedric were still having difficulties sometimes in handling the situation. The support given by Vincent lately was not enough to overcome every problems they had. They struggled hard the best they can do and slowly they could regain trusts from some of the disappointed capos.

The more Virginia spent her time together with Cedric, Cedric also felt so happy. It felt like he was really enjoying his time leading the mafia clan with his crush. Virginia was not really aware that sometimes Cedric made use of this chance to get closer with her. Cedric tried his best not to expose his hidden feeling and intentions.

Michelle saw through everything that happened to her brother lately. She was annoyed and disliked it when Cedric spent more time with Virginia. She was jealous because her brother was taken away from her. It was inevitable that Cedric needed to work together with Virginia since her father has already announced his words.

Michelle felt lonely lately and she nee
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