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Chapter 184

Author: Ada Plus
If anything went wrong, Zeph would take the hit first. Nicole didn't rush to speak.

Zeph stayed calm. "I am the master of my fate."

Wrapped in her scarf, Nicole nearly lost it.

The guard smelled faintly of alcohol and didn't want trouble. He waved them through without much thought.

Liora Estates was huge. Getting inside was one thing, but which building was Luke in?

Nicole thought for a second and quickly locked onto a target.

A guy who loved throwing birthday parties had to love attention
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