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Heavy Price

Author: Aera
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-14 19:19:51

“I’ll need you to join us as well.”

The words sent a chill down Andrew’s spine.

A wave of disgust and rage surged through him.

“No,” he said firmly, shaking his head. “That’s too much. I refuse!”

Mr. Dexter laughed. “Beggars can’t be choosers, Mr. Elliot. But let me remind you, the banquet starts in a few hours. If you want those invitations, you do as I say.”

Andrew gritted his teeth.

This banquet wasn’t just an event; it was their last hope to salvage their crumbling empire.

Although the thought made him sick, the benefits of what the invitations could bring were intoxicating.

As for Mr. Dexter…

He clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms.

It was just a one-time thing.

Not like he hadn’t played with the same sex before.

With a deep breath, Andrew forced himself to meet Dexter’s gaze.

“Fine,” he said. “I’ll do it.”

“That’s more like it,” Mr. Dexter raised his glass in a toast.

Chloe gloated as she watched Andrew squirm in the same situation as her.

But when she thought ab
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