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Serendipity:I’m sorry. I was just trying to make a point. I know you’d never betray me like that.
Wildflower:Hold on. I think he’s nodding off. I’m going to go check on Yejun and get this over with. I don’t like being here alone with the two of them.
Serendipity:Let me know if you find anything. I won’t be able to respond until later. I’m walking into the Club House now. Stay safe, Iris. I love you.
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Wildflower:Meet me in the library at eight.
Wildflower:Where are you?
Wildflower:Seriously, where are you? I went to your apartment and you’re not there.
Wildflower:They said you left the semester early! What’s going on? Is that why you didn’t help me?
Wildflower:Juri?! Juri, damn it, this isn’t cool.
Wildflower:Answer me!
Wildflower:Answer me, asshole!
Wildflower:You’re a cheat and a liar, Juri Ferd. You were wrong about everything. I hope you rot in hell.
Wildflower:I’m going away now. I just want you to know before I do, that this is your fault. You ruined my life. I hope you get everything you deserve and then some.
WILDFLOWER HAS LEFT THE CHAT.
Chapter 20:
RedHotLover:When can I see you again?
Huodou:It’s best we don’t make the same mistake twice.
RedHotLover:Mistake? It wasn’t a mistake. Tonight was the best night of my life.
RedHotLover:Are you there? You can’t just ignore me. Even with the mask, I know who you are, Professor Bardin. I’d recognize you anywhere.
Huodou:Are you threatening me, Mr. Seaborn?
RedHotLover:No way! I just want you to be honest. You had fun tonight, too. It was good for you. I wasn’t the onlyone who got off. I can help you get there again. No strings attached. Promise.
Huodou:And in return?
RedHotLover:Can you help get me to the King tier?
Huodou:Not with this account. I don’t want there to be any evidence that can link you back to me. Is that understood? If we do this, I’ll need your silence, Dew.
RedHotLover:Of course, Professor! Whatever you want. Just please keep seeing me.
Huodou:I’ll send you a location the next time I’m free. Meet me there within the hour, or the deal is off.
RedHotLover:Understood! Thank you! I won’t disappoint you, I swear!
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RedHotLover:You looked amazing in that blue blazer today. Want to meet up?
Huodou:Not today.
