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A Taste of Power
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2024-11-20 00:35:00I returned to the mansion with Uncle Gavin by my side. My eyes immediately caught sight of Uncle Marc seated at the dining table. His eyes landed on me instantly.
"Good, you're here," he uttered.
"You called for me, Uncle Marc?" I said, giving a half bow.
"Yeah, you must be hungry." He questioned as I raised my gaze, thinking it was something important, but it was just about the food being ready.
My gaze shifted to Adrian, who was already seated. I watched his presumed wife come out with some of the maids, bringing some food.
"Wait, she cooked?" I thought, my mind trying to make sense of what was taking place.
"Come, sit, Dominic. I had your brother's wife prepare lunch," Uncle Marc uttered.
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