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Chapter 44

Author: Zesty Zing
The Chamberlain bodyguards wore black from head to toe. Even unarmed, they looked nothing like Frank's men. They were trained soldiers facing street punks. There was no comparison.

"Miss Bella," Frank said, lifting a brow as his expression turned serious. "What exactly is this? Do you think you can simply throw your weight around and force a fight with the Northspire Gang?"

"Think whatever you want," Bella replied coldly. "I'm taking him home today. As for apologizing to that piece of trash, i
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