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"The matchmaking banquet."

Xavier Grayson stepped forward, each word striking like a hammer.

Chloe Bishop stammered, "Th-That was... so many years ago."

Xavier Grayson was overbearing, his entire presence radiating a you'd-better-explain-this-properly energy.

Chloe Bishop couldn't help but step back. Her red lips, as always, remained sharp-tongued. "I was young back then