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In another world 01

Author: Rare Diamond
last update publish date: 2026-05-31 23:39:16
Kane Hau Alexander's POV

The bar was a goddamn madhouse. Bass thumped through the floor like it wanted to crack my ribs, and the air smelled like spilled beer, expensive cologne, and victory. I had my phone jammed against my ear, trying to hear anything over the noise.

“How serious is it, Benjamin? I don’t have time for your bullshit right now.”

I shoved through the crowd, shoulder-checking a couple of drunk fans who tried to clap me on the back. Hector, one of my teammates, caught my eye fro
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