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Chapter 104 : A Simple Compromise
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2026-07-01 15:45:00The next afternoon, Emma came out of the meeting, rolling her shoulders as she stepped into the quiet executive corridor. She had barely taken two steps when she found Rowan standing there.
One shoulder rested against the wall, hands in his pockets, looking entirely too comfortable. Emma stopped. “Were you waiting for me?” He looked at his watch. “I’ve only been here…” He tilted his head. “Three minutes.”
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