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Chapter 737

Author: Rosie Steppe
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-03 18:10:57
Cole's expression didn't budge. "That's something only you can answer."

It was obvious he suspected I had some role in this, but he was still in the dark about the motives behind it. Probably because he and Wayne were on the same "team" yet couldn't trust each other for a second.

Classic Cole—he was the kind of guy who'd pull strings from the shadows, even framing Wayne for Hayden's car accident while keeping his own hands clean.

"Maybe someone just hated me and wanted to stir the pot." I smirked.

Cole could tell I wasn't being truthful.

He nodded. "Then think about anyone you've got a grudge against. Let me know if something clicks—I'll handle the rest."

"Sure," I replied breezily.

He stood up, and just as he was leaving, he threw out a casual remark. "Nina's never had to suffer before. Wonder how she's holding up now?"

The image of Nina flashed through my mind, and before I could stop myself, I asked, "Are you okay with having a sister like her?"

"Of course. She's adorable,"
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