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Chapter 69: Jake's Arrest.

Author: Chelle
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-24 22:06:10

Marianne set the phone down after watching the video, a frown crossing her face.

"That's illegal, Michael. Installing a camera without the owner's consent is a serious crime," she said firmly. Michael opened his mouth to respond but struggled to find the right words. He hadn’t expected her to scold him—he thought she would accept it without much fuss.

"I'm sorry," he finally mumbled, casting a cautious glance at her.

"You’re saying you have recordings of everything that happened in the kitchen?" Marianne asked, her mind flashing back to the moments Alexander had stolen kisses from her in there.

"I think... probably," Michael answered hesitantly. Marianne’s eyes widened as she blinked rapidly.

"Did you watch them? All of them?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.

He shook his head. "No."

"Good. I’ll delete some of it myself," she said, half-joking. "You better not watch it, or I’ll have to castrate you," she added with a smirk, making Michael chuckle.

"How do you stay so strong through
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