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Chapter 297

Author: Cloud Drop
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Elijah let out a chuckle as he tightened his grip on her hand. Their fingers intertwined. "I was worried my future lover might get jealous, so I made sure to get all the documents ready. I'll show them to you as soon as we get back. I promise. I won't hide anything from you."

"So, why didn't you show me the documents from the start?" Liesel's voice was still soft, and she was smiling faintly.

Elijah raised an eyebrow. "Do you know what's going through my head right now? You're asking me this because you care about me, right?"

If this had been before, Liesel wouldn't have even bothered asking.

Her brow twitched slightly. For a moment, she just didn't feel like dealing with him.

The dinner didn't wrap up early. Most of the people there didn't have much in common, and practically everyone seated together were sworn enemies. They were ready to throw jabs at each other the moment they opened their mouths.

By the time the dinner finally ended, Jimmy sighed in relief. Sitting next to
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