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Chapter 97
Gwen sat alone at the dimly lit bar, casually and absentmindedly turning the cup that held her drink as her thoughts danced around her career and the choices she had made. The weight of unfulfilled ambitions bore down on her shoulders, mingling with a sense of resignation. It was in this moment of her thoughts that her phone buzzed, alerting her to a message from Lyra.
Curiosity spiked , Gwen unlocked her phone to find an alert from Lyra and a cryptic text promising further details soon. A small spark of anticipation flickered within Gwen's chest, temporarily diverting her thoughts away from her own struggles. She wondered what Lyra had in store, what plan she was concocting.
As Gwen's mind wandered, Rose's face emerged from the depths of her thoughts. She recalled the subtle nuances in Lyra's behavior, sensing a mix of jealousy and annoyance whenever Sebastian's name was
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