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her, Camille Singh, smiled lovingly at Lu

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elief. The atmosphere thickened as Lucas banged his fist o

s large hands, his voice

remaine

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ted. He has waited patiently all these years, with thoughts of taking over the empire. His father had never loved Xavier. Why will he h

our son, darling." Camille pro

say!" And she cla

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across the table and Xavier'