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Chapter 340 Elaine and Patricia Counter
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Night descends upon the Borges residence.

The intercom's shrill ring echoed through the foyer.

Roused from her activities in the kitchen, Patricia hurried to answer the call.

"I'm coming!" she called out, reaching for the intercom.

"Hello, good evening?" Patricia greeted as she pressed the button.

"Patricia, it's Elaine Prates. Can I come in? I need to talk to you," Elaine's voice crackled through the speaker.

Intrigued, Patricia swung the gate open, granting Elaine entry.

Moments later, Elaine stepped into the foyer, her face serious and unwelcoming.

"Good evening, Elaine. Are you sure you came to talk to me? Shouldn't it be Jackson?" Patricia quipped, noting Elaine's chilly reception.

"Why would I talk to Jackson?" Elaine retorted dryly, her tone curt.

"He knows you better than I do. Or would it be my Mom? She's in the room, writing the next novel," Patricia teased lightly, attempting to diffuse the tension.

"I'll discuss this matter with your mother at Golden Letters. I really need
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