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026_The Cold Confrontation

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last update 게시일: 2026-06-24 21:55:11

Avery’s POV

The penthouse front door slammed shut behind us, and I finally let the heavy document folder slip from my fingers onto the marble console table because my hands were shaking too violently from the discovery at the warehouse. The elevator ride had been completely silent, and amidst the growing tension between us, Andre decided to take off his wet jacket and throw it over a kitchen barstool before turning around to face me.

I stared at the wrinkled velvet pouch containing my father's
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