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Chapter 322

Author: Murphy
last update Last Updated: 2024-04-22 14:21:00
The two men emerged from the Luxford Group building, their expressions radiating satisfaction.

Sean nudged Cedric with his elbow. "So, about last night, I played a crucial role, didn't I? How much are you planning to spend at my bar?"

Without Sean's clever intervention, Cedric doubted that he and Sophie would have reconciled, even after several more months.

Cedric halted in his tracks and turned, his expression proud. His tone turned chilly. "I warn you, if you ever get her drunk again, you can forget about running the Crimson Bar."

He couldn't risk her getting intoxicated and mistakenly wandering into the men's restroom again, witnessing things she shouldn't.

"Oh, come on. You can't deny you enjoyed last night. I don’t care, you’re responsible for my bar's revenue this year."

"Return to your Crimson Bar and preserve your virtue," Cedric retorted, smiling disdainfully.

"Please, don’t pretend like you didn’t spend half the night doing... you know what and then smiling about it."
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