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Chapter 273 - A Daughter’s dilemma
Author: Daisy Munachi
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Diana sat in her room at the Sinclair Mansion, staring out the window. The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, but its warmth didn’t reach her. There was an icy cold storm brewing inside of her caused by everything she had learnt about her father. She took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling as she mentally rehearsed what she was about to do.

This has to be done, she reminded herself. For Lana. For me. For Jason.

Rising to her feet, she smoothed the front of her dress, squared her shoulders, and headed toward her father’s study. Her hand trembled slightly as she knocked on the heavy door.

“Who is it?” came Stefan’s deep, commanding voice.

“It’s me,” Diana replied, steadying her voice.

“Come in.”

She opened the door and stepped inside. Stefan glanced up from his desk, his sharp eyes assessing her.

“I’m surprised you have any time for me,” he said with a slight smirk. “Your mornings are usually devoted entirely to your daughter.”

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