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Chapter 75

Author: Rose D' Arc
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Eva

I tensed hearing his name from her mouth. Penelope sighed beside me.

In the past, she hadn't done so much as blink an eye when I told her my past and who my ex lover was despite him being a literal billionaire from one of the wealthiest families. While many others would have found a way to take advantage of the information, she hadn't even bothered mentioning it after I told her except when she wanted to curse him out.

It was rare to see someone like that. It was one of the oddest things that made me question her in the past but that was just the way she was. Grounded. The money glitz and glamor didn't seem to affect her. I was grateful for it.

“Julienne, let's change the topic.” she offered while Julienne remained feel

“B-but..”

“Yes. He is.” I cut her off, giving Penelope an assuring glance that made her relax in her seat. Switching my gaze to the brunette, I saw that her face turned slack.

I expected the shock, but I I hadn't expected her face to turn stormy.

“So when he che
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