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Chapter 9: A gala for my wife

Author: Luna Writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-08 00:42:46

Liam's POV

My first day at work was everything I didn’t want. Trey is still an asshole, as usual. I admit I expected him to be better, but instead, he went below my expectations. The only fun part was getting under his skin. I know it annoys him, and that makes me enjoy it even more. He has no idea what’s coming next.

And then there’s Daisy. She tailored a suit for me and even defended me. That woman is full of surprises. It gets confusing because I want to see her suffer, but at the same time, I don’t like anyone else punishing her. If anyone is going to make her life miserable, it should be me.

After I tried on the navy-blue suit she got me, my phone rang. It was Jason. I had no choice but to make an excuse and sneak out to meet him. A few minutes later, I arrived at Eleven Madison Park, a fancy restaurant. Jason was already there, sitting in his car. The moment he saw me, he opened the door and stepped out.

“Sir, I made reservations,” he said, sounding more like a bodyguard than my
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