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chapter 17: Reunion with Jaxon Brooks
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"I'll strangle you and kill you, so leave this minute!" I hissed, my hands clenching into fists at my sides. I pray Cynthia doesn't appear now. Jaxon has no business being here. So what the fuck does he want?But instead of backing down, he smirked. That infuriating, cocky smirk that made my blood boil."Really? That's interesting," he mused, as if I'd just said the weather was nice. Then, without another word, he reached out, and pried my hands from the door where I had been standing my ground to block him. He stepped inside like he owned the damn place. My body shook as he strolled into my living room with a quiet, effortless confidence—like he belonged here.And then, to make things even worse, he sat down. Not just anywhere. He sank onto the couch – my favorite couch – the one closest to Liam.My Liam.He had no right. No right to be here, no right to sit there, no right to…"I... fucking... hate... you. " I spat, my voice laced with anger.Jaxon, the arrogant bastard, didn't eve
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As the elevator doors slid open, she stepped out, her eyes flashing with anger. "Shall we?" she said, her voice dripping with hostility.I followed her into the luxurious space, my eyes scanning the hallway. The air was thick with tension, and I could feel Sophia's gaze on me, watching me, and I knew I had to be careful.I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was walking into a trap, that this woman was hiding something behind her beautiful facade. And what did Jaxon have to do with it all? The question swirled in my mind, leaving me breathless and eager for answers."Welcome to Jaxon Brooks' domain," she purred, her voice dripping with malice. "I'm sure you'll find it...enlightening."I ignored her taunt and my eyes were fixed on the door at the far end of the hallway. Jaxon's office. My heart was racing, and my palms were slick with sweat. I could feel her eyes on me. As we approached the door, it swung open, and Jaxon stood before us, his eyes locked on mine. The silence between u
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