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2024-10-29 19:42:56"I beg your pardon, Young Lady from Lancia's family. Can you repeat what are you ordered me to?" Max gets up from his seat and crossing his arms.
It is just another ordinary nights meeting in their favorite spot on this island, the unnamed lake behind the city's hall.
Luckily, he brought a torch to light up it surrounding.
Cecilia's rolled her eyes and handed him a copy of the novel from the library. The night is a bit cold, forced her to sit and hug her knees. "Gillian Bridgerton. I need to know about him. As soon as possible."
"Why?" Max flipped to random pages and read it the first sentences. His eyes widen when he realizes that it is an erotic romance book. "Oh. My. OH! MY! YOU READ THIS BOOK?!"
Cecilia narrowed her brows, confused. Wondering why this man lost his cool, "It is Mary. Not me. I don't like this kind of books."
He was tongue-tied before clear his th
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