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Chapter 257

Author: Fauwrites.
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-04 13:47:02

Reina's POV

I sat on the edge of the couch, the recording playing in my hands for the tenth time.

Leonard’s voice could be heard loudly through the speakers, it was smug and unapologetic and each word was just like a dagger.

Ethan was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed tightly and his teeth sinking into his lips.

He had decided to honor my request and he was back home, finally.

I hated the tension between us. It was unbearable. We had not spoken more than a few words since he had come over after my call.

Even now, his silence was deafening, and his gaze burned into me every time I hit replay.

“We have everything we need,” I said finally, breaking the silence and my voice sounded weak because of how exhausted I was.

Ethan let out a sharp breath, running his hand through his hair.

“Do we?” His tone was cold, distant. “Leonard is smart. He will find a way to twist this, just like he twisted everything else.”

“And what do you suggest we do? Sit here and let him ruin our l
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