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20. The Fight Outside the Ring

Author: MissGreen
last update publish date: 2025-09-24 23:36:14

Anthony walked into the room and sat down next to Bastian. A long breath escaped from Belle’s brother’s nose. He turned toward Bastian.

“Opening a pottery gallery, honestly, sounds lame. You’re known as a member of the Blackfist gang, an underground fighter. Your image would totally collapse, Bastian,” Anthony said.

“Are you serious about that?” Bastian chuckled. “That’s a painful jab.”

“Well, you asked for my opinion.”

“You know I fight because I want to save money.”

“Yeah, I know. It’s y
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