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Tobias‘ temples twitched. “Kaia, that’s a serious accusation.”

“What if I’m not making it up?” she said flatly.

“Did you know about that?”

Just then, Lucien walked through the door.

He paused at the entrance when he saw Tobias there. “Tobias, you should’ve told me you were coming. I would’ve asked the chef to prepare something special.”

Tobias gave an awkward laugh. “It was a last–minute decision. I just wanted to see Kaia.”

Of course, he understood the subtext. Lucien wasn’t actually disappointed that he didn’t get to host properly.

What he meant was—Tobias should’ve called before showing up.

“Well then, Lucien, I’ll get going. I’ve got something else to take

care of.”

Lucien didn’t stop him. He simply said, “Come by when you

have time.

“And about that collaboration we discussed before… Maybe we’ll need to revisit the terms. Let my assistant know when you’ve thought it through.”

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Tobias‘ smile froze.

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he couldn’t figure out where he stood, Lucien would stop backing

course, of course. Kaia’s my

that, Tobias

you really going to help

just buy out the company and give it to you,” Lucien said lightly. “Let your dad work for you. What do

smile. She

“Then what do

watch his company go under. Completely,”

said.

let out a warm smile.

said–Lucien always agreed to

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she didn’t say it, he wouldn’t ask.

for her.

and sat him down. “Why don’t

If you don’t, it just means you

if you don’t trust me, that only

Kaia was speechless.

You manipulative jerk.

that I don’t want to

Maybe that was

eyes

destroy

suddenly missed her

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