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MARCO

"What was so important that you have to see me in person?" I asked Viktor, coming down the stairs as I sauntered over the living area where he helped himself with a bottle of scotch. My bottle of very rare and very expensive scotch.

His eyes shot up as he slowly sized me up. Of all the condescending look Viktor could pull off, this was the worst and made me wish if I could crack his skull.

"Actually, I am here for Aurora." He took a sip of the scotch and commented, "Smooth. You do have an acquired taste in everything."

I tried to ignore his insinuation and moved on. "Aurora is occupied at the moment. You can tell me."

One of his brows shot up as gave me the look. "So, this is how it's going to be from now on? You are going to decide on her behalf?"

My jaw clenched so hard that with a bit more pressure, I would have broken one of my molars. "This is how it has always been. In case you need a reminder, you are the one who gave Aurora to me."

"I didn't give you. I only wanted you t