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abelle sat at a heavy oak table in
uzzle down onto the white linen tablecloth. He didn't provide a pen. He cr
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the table, speaking dire
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ead of sweat broke out on his forehead. Every single
weeting screenshots, confirming the answers were absolut
a grimace. "Well. It seems we have a winner.
overed. Beef Wellington, black truffl
up her silver
washed over her. The weight and texture felt far too natural, causing a split-second lapse in her concentration. Her elbows tucked in perfect
only thr
chat caught it, furiously typing
bows onto the table, hunched her shoulders aggressively, and shoved a massive
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watching with his arms crossed
't scream. Sh
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