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Chapter 164 - Smiling Poisons

Smiling Poisons

"Alright then, let's shake hands after you wash up," Thalia said with a bright smile, lifting one jeweled hand and gesturing them inward. "Let's go inside and chat over some food."

Her laugh rolled through the marble foyer like oil over water.

Warm.

Sticky.

False.

Julian D'Aurelius smiled politely.

Bianca De Dominicis smiled too.

But beneath that elegance, both were already reading the room.

Crystal chandeliers spilled molten gold over the polished floor.

Soft piano music drifted from somewhere unseen.

Everything looked luxurious.

Everything smelled expensive.

And somehow—

everything felt wrong.

Thalia walked ahead, her heavy steps oddly eager.

She couldn't wait to help Lucas push his plan forward.

According to his arrangement, someone would tamper with the drinks soon during the meeting.

As long as they drank the spiked drinks—even a sip—

their bodies would lose control.

Completely.

Lucas's target was Bianca.

And as for Julian...

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