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Chapter 585

Author: Celestial Clouds
“You may think about it and tell me when you’re done thinking.”

“You will have to leave so that I can calm my head and think about it properly,” Nadine said.

“Didn’t you suggest having a chat in your room earlier? Now that there are only both of us here, we may have that chat.”

Upon hearing this, Nadine sneered., “If you want to take me, you have my consent. But if you just want to fool around with me, I have my dignity.”

“Let’s just stick to business,” Adrian said.

“I have no idea really.” Nadine put on a weak facade and said in a pleading tone, “I’m begging you, sir. I really have no clue about this matter. You can either leave or you can sleep with me and consider that as my compensation to you.

“Will you just please stop asking me about this already?”

Adrian did not respond. However, she could tell from his expression that he had no intention of leaving.

Noticing his unyielding attitude, Nadine inhaled a deep breath and said, “Fine. The person who provided the book is named
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