Chapter SeventyEight

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The kitchen of Jace's luxury mansion was bustling at dawn. Pots sizzled, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee filled the cool morning breeze. Alice, the cook, was moving hurriedly about, her seasoned hands expertly preparing the dining table for breakfast. The doorbell rang just as she was placing the last croissant on the platter. Alice looked up at the kitchen clock, surprised. Who would pay a visit at this awful hour? She wondered as she placed down the platter and approached the front door. Alice's eyes widened in astonishment as she opened the door to discover a familiar face. Despite the early hour, Jace's Aunt Linda's well-coiffed blonde hair and pricey designer suit remained exactly in place. "Aunt Linda!" Alice exclaimed with real warmth. "What a nice surprise. "What bro

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