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Chapter 33

Author: ~S.Y
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-20 22:26:09

Grace

“ Disappearing on my second day of work won’t leave a good impression, right?” I nibble on my lower lip.

Earlier, after talking to Ethan on the phone, I lost my mind and rushed to report him and Lily. I didn’t even inform Mr. Costello that I will be taking a day off.

I don’t doubt he will have my head on a spike later for it.

“ Your leave was approved by the CEO, Ms. Whitlock. Don’t worry. ” Luca answers instead of Tristin who is busy with his never ending documents.

I steal a glance at his focused face and sigh. “ That only makes things worse.”

Sulking, I slump into my seat and let out another exaggerated sigh.

“ Luca, Ms. Whitlock is hungry. ” Tristin says, his tone busy and detached.

“ Who said—”

“ On it, Boss.” Luca interrupts.

I press my lips in a thin line and fold my arms over my chest. It’s clear that no one is listening to me so there is no point in talking.

After a while, I am stepping out of the car in front of a familiar expensive restaurant. Tristin str
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Jean De Souza
I wish that she leaves the restaurant with Tristan the one who rescued her for she will only fall into their trap again .I think Tristan have set this up for them to meet to see where her loyalty lies.
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R P
I hope she chooses Tristan
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Deni Mathiesen
Ethan crying that he didn’t know what lily did is not going to redeem him. He did horrible things to Grace and turned his back letting her bleed the street and lose their baby. Later denied them both. He needs to leave her alone and wake up to his abusive, possessive acts! He should lose her!!
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