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Chapter 76: A Bolt Out Of Hell
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Fred's brows furrow deeply and his jaw tightens as he stands and takes in the view in front of him.Kingsley, in Louisa's bedroom early in the morning, sitting comfortably like the owner of the building, is something he had not imagined.His gaze shifts from Louisa to Kingsley, who sits motionless, obviously not in a hurry to get up and go. Louisa nervously says, "Fred," feigning a feeble smile. "I wasn’t expecting you this early." "Clearly," Fred answers in a harsh tone as he narrows his eyes at Kingsley. "I didn’t realize you had…a guest over." Unfazed by the animosity emanating from Fred, Kingsley grins. He rises slowly, moving unhurriedly as if he's defying Fred to speak. He says, "Good morning to you too," in a sarcastic tone. "Liam and I will leave now," he adds, turning to Louisa. “We have to be there in time to meet the Head Of School.”Fred jerks his head in Louisa's direction. "He's taking Liam away? Louisa, what's happening?" Kingsley interrupts before Louisa can repl
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