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Chapter 102 - The Dragon's Den
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Noah
The VIP room seemed like it was closing in around us. The opulence of the space was suffocating. The walls were lined with dark, polished wood. The floor was covered in a thick, plush carpet that muffled our footsteps. Every detail of the room was carefully curated to exude power and wealth. I could feel a cold dread settling in my bones.
Malcolm, lounging casually on a velvet sofa, looked up at us with a triumphant grin. He was in his element. A snake in his den. The charm he exuded was tainted by an underlying menace. This man was as dangerous as he was alluring.
"It’s been a long time coming, Cassandra. You know I’ve waited years for this moment," he drawled, patting the space next to him on the sofa.
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