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Chapter 127 – The Rival Returns
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The morning sun filtered through the large windows, casting soft golden hues across the marble floor. Isabelle descended the stairs, dressed in a fitted beige sweater and dark jeans, her hair neatly tied back into a ponytail. She adjusted the strap of her handbag and grabbed her keys, ready to step out for the day.As she reached the kitchen, the faint whistle of boiling water filled the air. Liam stood by the counter, one hand gripping a mug while the other rested on the kettle handle. His gaze was distant, unfocused. The steam from the water curled into the air, but he didn’t seem to notice that it was already far past boiling."Liam?" Isabelle called softly, stepping closer.He didn’t respond. His mind was elsewhere—deep in thought.She frowned and moved toward him. "Liam," she said again, this time placing a hand on his arm.He jolted, snapping back to reality. His hand quickly turned off the heater, and he let out a short breath."Isa," he muttered, shaking his head as if to clea
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The dining room buzzed with quiet conversation as everyone enjoyed the carefully prepared dinner. The air was warm with laughter and the clinking of glasses, but Allison, always one to stir things up, glanced around the table and smirked.“This is getting weird,” she announced, placing her wine glass down. “I only know a few people here. How about some introductions?”There were murmurs of agreement, and Allison took the lead. She lifted her chin, her confident demeanor on full display.“I’m Allison Simeone, CEO of PR Horizon and Isabelle’s boss.” She smirked. “Well, original boss, technically. Since someone else is Isabelle's boss here too.”A man sitting beside her cleared his throat, drawing attention. He had a quiet confidence, polished but not overbearing. “I’m Daniel. Allison’s boyfriend.”There were some surprised glances—mainly because no one expected Allison to bring a date. Isabelle raised a brow at her, but Allison just shrugged as if it were nothing.Next, Ethan spoke up,
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