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Chapter 53

Author: Breaking Wave
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
“Don’t you think Josiah Bayer’s acting strange?”

“What’s so strange?” Jesse was indifferent. “All men are the same when they see a beautiful woman.”

“That’s true… But he doesn’t look like he’s met a pretty girl. More like he’s seen the ghost of his ancestor!”

Jesse nearly laughed out loud. He covered his mouth and scanned his surroundings before lowering his voice to tell Michael, “Mr. Johnson, I’ve already made the arrangement. The room’s at…”

Cordelia’s heart came up to her throat. She quietly went closer and listened in attention.

That hotel was some distance away from here and was located in the suburbs, barely having anyone when night fell.

She clenched her fists and felt anger raging in her chest.

Jesse’s smirk was evil. “That’s a deserted place. Even if Cordelia screams herself hoarse, it’s useless! Mr. Bayer will sign anything when he’s had enough fun!”

“Oh yeah, Mr. Johnson, I installed a camera in the room. If Josiah Bayer dares to back out of it, we’ll publicize the
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