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The Damage Control

作者: Emilycee
last update publish date: 2026-02-05 07:00:00

KIRA POV

Kira locked herself in her office and tried not to scream.

The opening was going perfectly. Every table was full. The reviews from the food critics were glowing. The kitchen was running smoothly. Her staff was executing flawlessly.

And then Vanessa walked in wearing that red dress and that tiny baby bump like she owned the place.

Kira pressed her hands against her desk and took deep breaths.

She couldn’t lose it, at least not here, no
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