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Chapter 21

Author: Tori Evans
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-20 17:21:58

Astrid's POV

I have to admit, Eliza is a bad influence on me. I walked sluggishly toward Damien's room. The rational part of my mind was screaming at me to stop whatever I was planning to do. But I was beyond reasoning. That, and the fact that Eliza kept pushing me with motivational quotes until it was getting hella annoying.

"Eliza, stop. I'm not backing out from it. I also don't like Selena," I whined, but she just shook her head.

"I know your type, Astrid. You're too kind and will probably pity her if she starts shedding crocodile tears."

Rolling my eyes, I turned to her just as we got to the door. "I'm going to do everything as planned, okay? I'll go in and tell Damien that I want to talk to him outside, then when he comes, I'll tell him I want us to spend some time alone. Perfect?"

She nodded. "Act shy and tell him you just want to make the media and families happy. Okay?"

"Yes, yes, now shoo."

I cleared my throat, took a deep breath, and walked in, only to halt in my tracks as a
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