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Chapter 78 (Game of Intrigue 2)
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2024-01-15 04:00:00Athena’s POV
Ashina wouldn't yield easily, and I understood that. My baby had already gone through enough with me, I shouldn't risk consuming alcohol just to gain an advantage.
"After snatching Damian from me, I thought it was because you love him," I scoffed.
"What?"
“Why can't you drink with him? Does he irritate you, or are you just being a chicken hiding under a pregnant woman?" I pushed her.
"How can you say that?" Damian asked.
"Well, clearly, she doesn't love you. She only wanted to be Luna," I declared with a serious face.
"I'm under no obligation to prove anything to you," she fired back.
"Of course. I know everything, so there's no need for that," I said, taking a sip of herbal tea.
"Fine, I'll drink a few cups with you," she said to Damian, and I smiled.
Ulf continued her drinking battle with Zeeb, the bodyguard, while Ashina engaged in the competition with Damian, her eyes fixed on me
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