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Chapter 12: Vipers rescue

Author: glorypens
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Alex pov

The mention of that name was like a slap in the face. Andrian's sneering face flashed through my mind. My stomach twisted, and the air seemed to grow colder around me.

"I don’t see how that’s relevant," I said, my voice laced with an edge I hadn’t intended.

His smirk returned, softer this time, but no less unnerving. "Not all power is used for good, Alex. Sometimes, those at the top are the most dangerous."

That was it, I couldn’t keep up the facade that i was enjoying the lunch. It was more of an interrogative session than a lunch.

I pushed back my chair, my appetite thoroughly gone. "Thank you for lunch, but I should get back to work."

He leaned back, his smirk melting into a knowing smile. "Take care, Alex," he said, sliding a sleek black card across the table. "If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me."

I hesitated for a moment before snatching up the card and walking away. My thoughts churned with unease as I pocketed it without looking. Someth
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