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2024-10-29 19:42:56The world around Gillian Bridgerton was paused for a moment when he heard that name. He shifts his gaze to the woman who wear black hooded cape.
When he met with her purple eyes, he just knew it.
The loud music start playing again when he raised from his chairs.
One of the women behind him asked if there is something happened. But, Gil doesn't answer and keep walking to the mysterious woman."Gil, what's up?" Hugo's voice sound wary, as if he was anticipating something.
Without even take a glance to him, Gil nodded. His brown eyes fixated on that girl, "Hugo, can you leave us alone?"
"No. She is a special case."
"Then, Young Miss. Let me asked you something." He approached her and start talking in Hangugeo or the official language in South Korean Language with loud voice. "[You must be one of my fans.]"
Cecilia gasped
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