Phoenix Rising: The Scarred Heiress's Revenge

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ty Gala Strategy Dinner

ain. The voicemail had confirmed it. He needed

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at the Finch Estate, t

living room, a glass of whiske

"If Kason pulls the funding, we

sofa, trembling. She held a

Franklin," Isolde whispered

and "partner," sat on the opposite sofa. She

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ughed from the doorway. She w

must be for her. Kason has finally come to his senses. I just hope poor Elease h

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plan. Step 1: Psy

store. The doorman hesitated when he

projected an air of absolute authority that made h

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stop

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