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Deception and desire

Author: H.I Pearl
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-11 19:54:25

Chapter 26

Victoria's POV

"Alex is here, ma'am," Jaxon said, his tone neutral.

"Send him in," I instructed, knowing that Alex doesn't have a choice than to come back to me.

Alex entered shortly after, glancing around the sitting room before taking a seat opposite me. "Erhm..." he began, but I cut him off.

"What were you thinking when you decided to go to Sophie's house? Do you honestly believe she would take you back? You are such a fool!" My words were sharp, a reflection of the frustration boiling inside me.

Jenkins had informed me earlier that Alex had gone to Sophie, begging for her forgiveness, only to be sent away.

"What!...how did you know?" His shock was palpable, eyes wide as if I had just revealed a deep secret.

"You don't..." Before I could continue, Jaxon walked in again.

"Julian is here, ma'am," he stated, a hint of urgency in his voice.

"What! He's here? Why? What does he want?" Panic surged through me.

"I don't know, ma'am. He will barge in if I stay longer
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