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90. Family time– . Mikolaj . –Riley disappears into another room and I shift my focus at three angry men standing in front of me. Owen steps forward, extending his arm for a handshake. A friendly gesture was the last thing I was expecting, but alright. “This is the first time we are meeting…” he comments, and I nod. “You were still a freshman at school when I started college...” I have never met Ramsey, either. Apart from seeing him at school a few times, we never outright talked. Now I understand why Garrett was never keen on inviting me to his place while he often made himself comfortable at my home... The one that burned into ashes. Suppressing my rage, I comment, “You’ve made quite a name for yourself... compared to Garrett.”“Is this the purpose of this meeting? To derogate me?” Garrett says in exasperation.“Do I need to?” I stare at him with a cold expression. I was infuriated about the fact that he accepted Callum’s case, but now, when they are preying on my nephew, I want
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 91. If she dies
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Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 92. Vanish
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Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 93. Urge to hold
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Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 94. Not a hotel
94. Not a hotelI stroll into the corridor to see if I can spot a caterer. None. Riley chose this room at the far end and there aren’t many partygoers lingering in this wing. I have no choice but to call Camilla. To my luck, she picks up. “Miko?” Camilla says in an extra chirpy voice. “Guess what? You can’t boss me around anymore.”I snort. The past few days she told me many times—teasingly—that she cannot wait to stop seeing my face.“If you are happy, I am happy.”“What is it?”With a slight turn of my head towards the bathroom, I realize the water is running. Is Riley taking a freaking bath?Pinching the bridge of my nose, I explain the situation, and Camilla giggles. I am not sure what’s funny about it. Or maybe she is intoxicated too.“Don’t worry, I will send food along with some stuff for the stay,” she says, and I frown.“I have no plans to stay.”“Just in case…” she sings and cuts the call.Then It dawns on me… I can’t take Riley outside without the paparazzi swarming in the
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 95. Don’t leave your drinks… unattended
- . Riley . - My throat feels dry as Sahara as I peek open my eyes, struggling to spot anything in the darkness. I fumble for the water glass on the bedside table with no success. Where the hell am I? Flickering on the lamp, I wince at the light. Oh. ‘Not a hotel’. I reach for the glass, half dazed, but my hand misses the mark, knocking it over. I groan as water cascades onto the floor. “You okay?” Miko is half asleep as he asks. Isn’t it obvious I am not okay? “Need some fucking water,” I mutter, dragging myself across the bed, climbing over Mikolaj’s sleeping form. There is water on his side. “Whoa!” His drowsy eyes widen with surprise as he attempts to sit up, only to freeze halfway as I maneuver past him. Grabbing the water from his side, I drink greedily. “Water never tasted this good before,” I sigh. “Now that you are awake… Should we head home?” he asks, his deep, velvety voice echoing the warmth that matches the gentle glow of the lamp. I steal a glance off his handsome
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 96. Missing
96. Missing. Mikolaj . -“Jessie…” I sigh, catching her pout as we stroll through our neighborhood. We had plans to visit a friend, but she changed her mind, captivated by a cute puddle—her words, not mine. Now she’s dragging her feet at snail’s pace while it’s drizzling. Instead of hurrying her along, I simply watch her. Perhaps that’s the essence of parenthood. Slow down and savor the rain.At least she isn’t cranky right now. That’s something. Ever since Riley left, Jessie has been difficult. I had anticipated this and almost asked her to stay longer. But it was written all over her face that she was desperate to get away from me. So I didn’t stop her. Our last night together was a cherished memory, and I wanted to keep it this way. With no fights or bitter words.My phone rings. As I pull it out, I notice an unknown number flashing on the screen. Typically, I wouldn’t, but something compels me to pick it up. “Mr Josef, this is Natalie.” After a brief pause, she adds, “I am Riley
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 1. Hookup
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