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Chapter 10 Serene Logan

Author: Candy Cola
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-21 03:18:29

Victoria finished eating and left. On the way back she was thinking about that handsome stranger. She had never felt that way before, she had seen handsome men, but no one had touched her heart like that handsome stranger.

His gentle eyes and his smile made her giddy. She kept on smiling. When she arrived at James' apartment, someone opened the door for her.

“Good day Madam, my name is Ed, I’m a butler, nice to meet you.” Victoria was taken back. “Please call me Victoria, nice to meet you too, Uncle Ed,” said Victoria with a smile. Butler Ed was shocked when Victoria called him Uncle Ed.

“I can’t call you by your name Madam,” said Butler Ed. “I think we will spend most of the time together, why don’t you call me by my name when we are alone?” offered Victoria.

“Alright Miss Victoria,” said Butler Ed with a smile. Victoria flashed him a beautiful smile, he was mesmerized.

After some time, he snapped out of it. He asked if Victoria was hungry. Victoria said she was not hungry, then
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