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Chapter 86 - Layla Prime
Layla POV
Richard has been stressing out about his trial. Everything went to shit with the judge, and he didn’t dismiss the case taking it to trial. Julien has been working around the clock to make sure that everything goes well, but Richard is not convinced.
“I believe that everything will be okay. I just need you both to keep calm,” Julien says, and I nod while Richard keeps pacing around the room. He hasn’t stopped since this morning.
“Will I be called to testify?” I ask, and Julien nods. I take a deep breath feeling my entire body shaking. I can’t believe that this is happening. All because I gave him hope and ended up breaking his heart.
I sit back on the couch, and Julien looks at me, shaking his head. He is a good guy. They’ve known each other for ages. I k
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