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Chapter 0297

Author: Three Way
The tension in the air seemed to dissipate when I saw Pete's name. Telling Douglas to return to the hotel first, I answered Pete's call under the street's neon lights.

"Ariana." Pete's gentle voice came through the receiver.

"What made you think of calling me? Aren't you busy?" I asked, smiling.

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