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ver the penthouse. I stood by the window, watching the city below come to life. New Yo

d to be strong. Micheal had made it clear that today woul

ed in a perfectly tailored suit, he looked like he belonged to another wo

ray on the table. His voice was firm, but th

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ce consuming the space betwee

ze. "For wha

nto a thin line. "

respond, my phone buzzed on the nightstand

my ex-h

hone. Micheal's sharp gaze followed my e

el

me, Precious?" The voice on the other end

rd. "Leave me

w this works, sweetheart. You

one tightened. "I

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ously calm. "If you ever contact her

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ff. "And who th

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ne wen

trembling. Micheal set the phone down and

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down, I knew the shadows of my p

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steady herself. She was terrified, and I hate

st made his f

aled a number. It rang once

os

aniel Carter," I ordered. "I

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s. She was staring at me, a mixture of fear

o?" she asked, her voice

a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

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