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Back at Mannat Villa, the vast house returned to the cozy world of just the two of them. Rob Stark cooked Western-style dinner that evening and even allowed Chloe Bishop a bit of wine. She was thrilled, humming little tunes as she washed the dishes afterward.

The New Year holiday was coming to an end, and both of them would soon be busy. Chloe Bishop’s studio was piled high with orders