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It was clear that Victor Vance was mocking Chloe Bishop with every syllable. His words were a pointed jab at her lack of "gentleness"—insinuating that her sharp tongue was exactly why she couldn't hold Xavier’s favor. The subtext was loud and clear: Change your attitude, or find yourself a discarded woman.

Chloe truly couldn't fathom what Lyra saw in this man