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Chapter 91: One Must Understand Thy Enemies
Under the dim candlelight, Gerald clenched his jaw as his aunt led him to the shadowed edge of the banquet hall. The laughter and murmurs from the hall faded as they stepped away from the crowds, leaving him alone with her simmering silence.
Then, with a sudden snap, her palm met his cheek. The slap left a sting that throbbed, each heartbeat fueling his fury as he glared at her, refusing to look away.
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