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CHAPTER 24| LITTLE SECRET
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2024-10-29 19:42:56No shit.
Rumors. What rumors? Have they finally found out about Chase and I. I try to keep a composed feature but I'm freaking out internally. They can't know. That was mine and Chase's little secret. I can't believe I'm about to lose my job and everything I've worked so hard for because I couldn't keep my legs closed for one second.
You should have at least thought about that before you let your 23 years old in between your legs. My subconscious scolds me and I hate that.
" Ms. Gray, are you okay?" Chief Bradford asks.
I clear my throat and look between the two men.
" What rumors?" I try to sound normal and it seems like it's not working. I'm freaking out terribly.
" The rumors about Chase being involved with the Mafia." Chief says.
What? I shut my eyes and take in a deep breath as I open them again. What a rel
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