Chapter 0107

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Chapter 0107

“That was strange,” he commented, his tone casual but watchful.

“She seemed young,” I replied, shrugging. “She’s probably just nervous.!

James shrugged noncommittally, and we fell into a comfortable silence as we walked back toward Alexander’s office. I took a sip of my tea. It was sweet as usual, but an unexpected bitter aftertaste made me wrinkle my nose. Maybe she hadn’t added enough sweetener.

“Everything okay?” James asked, noticing my reaction.

“Fine,” I said, waving it off. “So, what do you have planned when you’re off work?”

“Not much,” he said. “I’m free after Alexander’s meeting

“No plans for Friday afternoon? You’re not going out?” I teased.

James chuckled. “I don’t have much of a social life.”

“Well, you should,” I said, grinning. “You’re really nice. People would enjoy spending time with you, and maybe you’d feel less tense if you relaxed a little.”

“P’ll consider it,” he replied, amused by my suggestion.

of the tea, but the bitter aftertaste lingered. The barista must have

walking, the heat seemed to intensify, and I began to feel lightheaded. I shifted into the shade of the nearby buildings, hoping it would help, but instead, a wave of dizziness made

asked, his

with a weak smile, trying

not that hot. Are you sure

stubbornness in my tone giving way to

sit down?” he asked, his

hotel. Let’s just get there, and I can rest in

he didn’t push it. Instead, he moved closer, staying just behind

inside helped ease the discomfort. I gave James a reassuring smile as we headed toward

fine,” I insisted.

not fully convinced.

with brown hair. She greeted us with a radiant smile.

wanted to argue that Elizabeth’s guards would take care of things from here, but I knew better. James was very dedicated, and he

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letter David had left in my bedroom, and despite the fact that things had been quiet.

us to was empty. I took

meeting you shortly,” the hostess said sweetly as

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