Chapter 179 Waiting in the dark

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  Adrian's POV   I glanced at the message.   The meeting couldn't hold my attention anymore.   I gestured for Derek to take over, then walked out with my phone.   I opened the video.   Jasper and a veiled woman stood side by side, viewing paintings. The moment the wind lifted the black veil, Lina's face was exposed completely to the camera.   I traced that face in my mind every single day.   I wouldn't be mistaken.   The footage continued—Jasper leaning down to speak with her, her obediently listening.   The inexplicable intimacy between them didn't look sibling-like. It looked more like... lovers.   Fulfilling a dream.   Was she fulfilling Jasper's dream?   That night at the Lockwood house discussing the marriage arrangements, when Jasper had walked us out, he'd whispered some

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