Dumping The Ice King His Mini-Tyrant novel Chapter 124

The phone rang again, making Felicity jump.

She glanced at the screen. The caller ID read “Reporter Hollis,” and her expression grew even more tense.

If Reporter Hollis from Platinum 818 was calling her at this hour, it could only mean trouble.

The persistent ring felt like a death knell, fraying her nerves.

She picked up. “Hello?”

No sooner had Felicity spoken than Hollis launched into a tirade. “Felicity, you’ve ruined me! My press credentials have been revoked!”

Felicity shot back immediately. “How is that my problem? You must have done something illegal yourself!”

Hollis’s voice bristled with indignation. “There’s pressure coming from all sides. My network wants to salvage Platinum 818, so they threw me under the bus and let me go.”

Felicity hesitated for a moment. “Was it The Shaw Group pressuring your company?”

“Not just The Shaw Group!” Hollis’s voice now trembled with panic.

“Felicity! Didn’t you tell me Selene was just a housewife? Even the authorities are protecting her. She’s someone we can’t afford to cross!”

“Bullshit!” Felicity snapped.

“You’re the one who couldn’t manage the narrative!” she accused, then added coldly, “Forget it. I won’t count on you for this anymore. I’ll handle Selene myself.”

The day before the ALI Math Competition results were announced, Luke Holloway took Selene and Daph hiking in the hills.

At six in the morning, dawn was just breaking. Mist curled between the trees, and a cool breeze swept along the mountain path.

Luke strode out in front, wearing a crisp white athletic tee and olive–green joggers. His muscular thighs stretched the fabric taut, but it was his upper body that was truly arresting–broad chest outlined by the snug shirt, strong arms exposed

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beneath the short sleeves, every line and curve speaking of disciplined strength.

Selene had tied her jacket around her waist. Head down, she focused on putting one foot in front of the other, careful not to let her gaze stray up ahead.

Every step Luke took drew her attention in spite of herself; the way his pants hugged his form was enough to set her heart racing.

Daph walked beside Selene. After about ten minutes of climbing, the little girl started keeping a close eye on her mother, who was already out of breath.

“Come on, Mommy! You can do it!”

“One more step, Mommy! You’re amazing! Just a little bit further–keep going!”

With Daph’s encouragement, Selene felt like a toddler learning to walk again. She was gasping for air, her legs numb and heavy. Daph held her hand tight, guiding her step by step up the stone stairs.

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