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Chapter 25

Author: FRANKOPHONE
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Damian POV

My gaze landed on Clara and Ethan who stood before me with their heads bowed slightly. I had called them in to ask about Elara's movement in the past few days.

The last time she had come to throw herself at me and when I went into her room, she had gotten mad at me.

I can't really understand nor trust that woman. Her actions spoke in volumes with a lot of inconsistencies. Sometimes she is all-over me and standing up for me, another time she looks at me with so much hatred. And that makes me lose my mind.

I leaned back in my chair, studying them. I'm already frustrated as it is, so I'm in no mood for lies and half-truths.

"Have you noticed anything suspicious about Elara?" I asked, my voice cold and steady. I purposely made it that cold, so they would understand how important this was to me and how carefully they should answer.

Clara exchanged a quick glance with Ethan before shaking her head. "No, Alpha. She's been working hard despite everything happening in the office.
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