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28. BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE.
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Piero, is Christian there?" Kristopher, when heard about the sudden fire issue in the club, asked about his friend.
After two minutes of listening, he declined the call and moved a hand on his perfect spiked hair in fidgety.
Kristopher was standing in front of a club in his black Porsche Taycan, when he drove to the parking lot, he saw Christian's black SUV. He immediately stepped out of the car and looked around.
The car was the same he saw in Christian's mansion and the number plate was also. Before he could make any move, Christian with a poker face strode towards the SUV, when saw Kristopher he raised his brow in astonishment.
"Why are you here?" Kristopher asked to which he replied by saying, "Just business.."
"What business do you have here, Christian Valentino?" Kristopher asked with knitted brows.
"The thing I told you about.." he answered.
Kristopher pursed his lips in a thin line saying, "And I am handling it.."
"Thi
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Black Lace Author's note.
Hello guys, this is Rooms the author of this book. As Amelia and Christian's beautiful journey had come to an end... with a very heavy heart I would like to say that I'm going to miss writing the wonderful scenes between Amelia and Christian... the second favourite couple of mine is Kristopher and Hope. The story was full of emotion and twisting roller coasters which have now come to an end. I want you all who has read the book from the first to the start to leave a note... a beautiful note about Amelia and Chrisitan or about the story. Did you liked it or not? What do you think was the most favourite scene of yours or the worst scene from all? I really would like to know.Also, follow me for more upcoming thrilling books coming right up. Meanwhile, check my other books named 'Billionaire Beauty' and 'Cliterella'. It would be appreciated. xoxo
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