Chapter 293

The soft chime of Denera’s phone broke the silence in her lavish bedroom. The ornate dressing mirror before her reflected the elegant, yet weary figure of a woman seated at the vanity, her delicate fingers brushing through her dark hair.

She paused, eyes narrowing as she turned toward the ringing phone perched on her bedside table. With a sigh, Denera stood up and crossed the room, her silk robe trailing behind her like a shadow.

When she saw the name "Gerald" glowing on the screen, her lips curled slightly into a half-smile.

Rarely did Gerald call her directly, and when he did, it was never without reason. She picked up the phone, bringing it to her ear with a practiced grace.

"Gerald," she greeted him smoothly, her tone soft but inquisitive.

"Denera," his voice came through the line, calm and composed as always. "To what do I owe this call?"

She raised an eyebrow, leaning back against the bedframe. "I could ask you the same question. You and I don’t just make social calls. Somet
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