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How to Outsmart the Player (ON HOLD)
unapologetick
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  • Time 2h 7m
unapologetick
Ongoing, First published Jan 03, 2022
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At Oldridge University, a cut-throat competition guarantees the victor a summer internship at one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. 

Kristina Addams, a high-flying student, is confident she has it in the bag. 

But the game isn't easy when she realizes the cunning of her main competitor - Dmitri Swift - the witty charmer who's easy on the eyes and quick with his words.

He'll do anything to ensure he wins, and at any cost.
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