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Don't Talk About Him That Way!

“Why will Astor keep us waiting this long?” Victor lamented.

“I guess, that's one the his new attitudes, to keep people waiting unnecessarily.” Ethan said and hissed.

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Charlotte’s heart pounded as she stepped into the sitting room. Her presence immediately drew the attention of Victor and Ethan, their conversation halting halfway. Their smug expressions faltered, replaced by surprise as they realized they had an uninvited audience.

“I couldn’t help but wonder…” Charlotte began, her voice steady, “if all this is what Harrington family is all about…. like this.” She said, stepping a bit forward.

Ethan and Victor looked up and then exchanged...