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CHAPTER 408

Author: CagalieYula
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-25 16:11:51

The morning sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, but its warmth did little to ease the tension curling in my stomach. Elise’s message played over and over in my mind.

Meet me at noon. My place. No one else.

Leon sat across from me, fingers drumming against the table as he studied the message. He was too quiet. That meant he was already three steps ahead, calculating risks, preparing for anything.

Dorian whistled from where he lounged on the couch, sipping his coffee like this was just another casual morning. “So, we’re going or not?”

I shot him a glare before turning back to Leon. “What do you think?”

Leon leaned back in his chair, considering. “It’s suspicious. Either she’s truly desperate, or she wants us walking into something.”

I crossed my arms. “I think we should go.”

His gaze flickered to me, sharp and assessing. “If we do, we’re doing it my way.”

I nodded. “Fine.”

Leon studied me a second longer, then let out a low sigh. “Then let’s get moving.”

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