akin to respect, quickly replaced by renewed

across the screen. A series of notificat

ttle transfer. Some stocks, a few properties I no longer need. As

Ashley. "Your

nfidence and Caleb's cash, preened

ept through the room. The sing

like you're all tapped out. Can you even find two dollars in that pretty litt

ted, enjoying

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addressed the room, my voice c

ager, predatory faces. "How about something more... exclusive? I'll

Whistles, catcalls,

mask of fury. Or was it feigned out

like this actually turns you on, doesn't i

humiliation. The laughter of the crowd, the lewd comm

my family. For myself. I

vate videos?" she spat. "Fine! I'll match it! For every disgusting vi

nsion, or perhaps to further degrade me, gestured to the technician. A few new photos flashe

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