Chapter: Chapter 148 : How we do itMrs Torres' eyes were still widened, frozen in the moment “Now you’re talking… now you’re damn well talking,” she muttered, swinging the door open all the way. A sly smile crept across her face as she looked Aditi up and down, this time with interest instead of disgust. “What’s the take?” she asked, stepping aside. “When should I drop my account number?” “I’ll send it as soon as we finalize the agreement,” Aditi replied smoothly. “I’m down for everything,” Mrs. Torres grinned, “as long as I’m getting my cake and eating it too.” Mrs. Torres stepped aside, letting Aditi in. The door clicked shut behind them. “Sit,” the older woman gestured toward a worn-out couch, then crossed her arms. “Now talk. Ten times the offer,and I still keep the land? You better not be bluffing.” Aditi placed her bag down carefully and met her eyes. “I never bluff, ma’am. But it comes with conditions.” Mrs. Torres narrowed her eyes. “Figures. What kind of conditions?” “You delay the court. Don’t s
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Chapter: Chapter 147 : Off LimitsAditi had been sitting behind her home laptop for hours, yet barely anything moved on the screen. Her eyes weren’t truly reading anymore, they were just staring.. On her desk lay the same land case file she had picked up earlier in the afternoon, the edges already soft from how often she’d flipped through the pages. She reached for it again, her fingers brushed over the bold titles and highlighted clauses as if hoping they’d somehow read differently this time. Her gaze shifted back to the land deed scanned on her screen. She tilted her head slightly, narrowed her eyes and sighed. As if she were caught doing something she shouldn't, the soft sound of approaching footsteps made her jolt. In one swift move, she changed the tab on her laptop and hurriedly gathered the documents, shoving them under another file. A knock followed. Then Liam stepped inside. “Oh… I thought you were asleep. I saw the light on and came to check,” he said, eyeing her curiously. Aditi looked up, clearly star
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Chapter: Chapter 146 : Legal Case“Oh really, darling?” Natalie said warmly as she walked to the dining table, watching Isabella help arrange the dishes. “I might fail,” Isabella murmured as she placed a plate down. Just then, Mom Kiara walked in, taking a bowl from Natalie’s hands. “Not at all,” she said gently. “Remember, you were top of your class when we lived in Canada. Do you need me to remind you just how intelligent you are?” Natalie chuckled softly and nodded. “I’ve been trying to tell her,” she said, placing the cutlery down and finally taking a seat at the table. “She just needs to believe it too.” They all settled down at the table. Natalie gently served food onto Isabella’s plate before helping herself. “Oh… the last time I went to the mall, I thought I saw that friend of yours,” Mom Kiara said, snapping her fingers as she tried to remember. “You know, the one who helped with…ooh, what’s her name again?” Natalie tilted her head. “Hmm… you mean Alliah?” “No, no… not her. Oh, never mind,” Mom Ki
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Chapter: Chapter 145 : Someone I know 2Liam stepped quietly into the hospital room, checking on the patient they had operated on just a week ago, a difficult brain surgery, one that had left the whole team tense for days. But now, the man was awake and stable. Outside the room, the patient’s wife stood up the moment she saw Liam step out. “Doctor… thank you, sir. I owe you everything,” the woman said, tears welling in her eyes. Liam gave a warm, assuring smile. “I’m just glad our hospital could do that for your husband. He’s strong. He pulled through because he fought, and your support means everything.” The woman sniffled, covering her mouth with her hand. “God bless you, Doctor.” Just then, a nurse approached with a clipboard in hand. “Mrs. Natalie A….” she paused to glance down again, “Mrs. Natalie Adams, please. Can you come with me for your follow-up?” “Oh yes,” the woman nodded. “I’ll be right there,” she said to the nurse, before turning back to Liam. “Thank you again, Doctor,” she added, shaking his hand with
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Chapter: Chapter 144 : Someone I know“Ohh… please wrap all these fresh grapes and blueberries for me,” Mom Kiara said, standing beside the fruit section in the mall, before moving on to the bananas and picking a few into her cart. “While you wrap those, I’ll go check the vegetables,”She said pulling her cart away… As she made her way down the aisle, her eyes caught a woman who had just finished picking some greens into her cart. The lady raised her head briefly as she turned to leave, and something about her face made Mom Kiara slow down. “She looks… familiar,” she muttered to herself, squinting slightly. “Maybe I should say hi… just in case.” Without thinking twice, she picked up her pace, rolling her cart faster as she called out, “Miss? Miss?” But the woman answered a phone call right at that moment and stopped walking. Mom Kiara hesitated. “Maybe I’m wrong,” she said under her breath. “Could’ve been someone else.” Just as she was about to turn back, the woman shifted and turned around, still holding the phone
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Chapter: Chapter 143 : The movie man“Are you going to the school today?” the man asked Mr. Whimper, who walked slowly in the room with his hands folded behind his back.“Of course, I will,” Mr Whimper replied with a smirk. “Winning a child’s heart is winning a mother’s heart.”The man nodded approvingly.“Gradually... slowly,” Mr Whimper continued, “Natalie will come to understand why I’m the shadow she should’ve never forgotten. I’ve stayed alive all these years…just so she can live. Every man she ever chose over me?” He gave a chilling smile. “They’ve all ended in funerals.”“She’ll soon realize the universe isn’t kind without reason,” the man added.“Exactly,” Mr. Whimper said.“But you’re not showing yourself yet?”“Yes, ” he said “She doesn’t need to see me. She’ll only feel me…my presence, my silence, and my reach.”….……..“Don’t you think that was a bit too harsh?” Liam asked as he held Clara’s hand while they descended the stairs.“Harsh?” Clara raised an eyebrow. “Father, are you on my side or the bully’s?”“W
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Chapter: Chapter 88 : Need to go to JapanDiego Mondragon stepped out of his car and strode into the towering glass building of his company. The air outside was cool. Inside, people were already working hard.. His assistant, Mark, caught up to him halfway through the polished marble lobby, clutching a tablet and looking uneasy.“Sir, please…you have someone waiting for you in the lobby,” Mark said, a nervous edge in his voice.Diego slowed, his brow tightening. “Someone? Who?”Mark hesitated, glancing toward the front. “I’m not sure, sir. But… you might want to see for yourself.”Diego’s eyes followed the direction of his assistant’s gaze. Just beyond the glass divider near the seating area, he caught sight of a woman standing with her back to him. She wore a pale hospital gown, her hair slightly disheveled.His jaw clenched instantly. The sight irritated him more than it concerned him. He turned sharply to Mark. “You let someone dressed like that walk in here?” His voice was sharp enough to make Mark flinch. “What do I pay s
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Chapter: Chapter 87 : All because of her Rafael finally stepped out of the conference room, loosening his tie after hours of back-to-back meetings on the next steps to win custody of his son. Mondragon had managed to prove through DNA that the boy was his, forcing Rafael into an endless series of back-and-forth legal strategies with his team.The case against Mondragon was consuming every second of his time, leaving no space for anything else.He walked out with a few men, the cool night air hitting them as they stepped outside.“So… we’ll see if there’s a way forward in our next meeting,” one of them said.“Alright. Sure,” Rafael replied, making sure they got into their cars safely before heading back inside.Most of the lights in the building were off now. He climbed the quiet hallway to his office and picked up his phone. The clock read 11:00 p.m. Countless missed calls and messages lit up the screen , most of which were from Celeste, with the rest from a few business contacts.Rafael sighed as he walked, dialing Thersa’s
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Chapter: Chapter 86 : Baby Daddy's BSCeleste Novarro’s birthday party had been going strong for over five hours. Guests moved around, laughing and chatting as music played and drinks flowed through the glamorous house.She descended the grand staircase in a shimmering silver dress, a glass of champagne in hand and a confident smile on her face.As she reached the last step, a friend approached her, Anuska, her fashion buddy, with her boyfriend Leo right beside her.“Happy birthday, Celeste,” Anuska beamed, leaning in to kiss her on both cheeks. Leo grinned and added, “Looking stunning as always.” Celeste let out a soft laugh, “Thank you both. Make sure you enjoy yourselves tonight, no excuses to party hard.” “Already are!” Anuska said, looping her arm through Leo’s as they headed off toward the open bar.Celeste continued forward, weaving through her guests with grace, when she spotted her usual girls near the centre of the room.“Do you think Rafael’s going to show up?” one of them asked, leaning in curiously as Cele
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Chapter: Chapter 85 : Baby Daddy's Jealousy "You should count yourself lucky today," Diego said with a smirk as the car came to a stop. "Coming with me to an event like this? That’s a big deal." He stepped out, straightening his suit. Diana followed closely behind, smiling boldly as camera flashes lit up her face. The charity fundraising program was in full swing. The entrance buzzed with business leaders, politicians, designers, and media, all eager to be seen. Diego circled around the car and held out his arm. Diana took it without hesitation. "This is your world now," he whispered with quiet pride as they stepped onto the carpet together. As they walked inside, a familiar face stepped forward. “Diego Mondragon,” the man said with a smile. Diego’s expression lifted. “Antonio! I didn’t know you’ve been back” “I’ve been back for a while,” Antonio replied. “Should’ve given you a call.” His eyes shifted to Diana. “I see you brought your plus one.” Diego smirked. “A man must not live on bread alone.” The comment made D
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Chapter: Chapter 84 : A man's bestfriendThe maid walked slowly, her head bowed. She knew this could be the day she met her maker or landed in critical care.As soon as she stepped out and the door clicked shut behind her, Diego’s eyes locked. Without a word, he grabbed her wrist and dragged her downstairs. When they reached the bottom, he yanked her so hard her back hit the floor with a sickening thud.“I gave a clear order,” Diego said stepping closer. “No one is to mention her in this house, especially not around my son.”He took a step closer, fury simmering in his voice. “Or have you been paid to manipulate my boy? Is that it?”“I…I was only trying” the maid began, her voice shaking.“Shut up!” Diego snarled. “You fool. You traitor. I should’ve finished you off four years ago when you helped her escape.”The maid sat there, too terrified to speak again.“Guards! Guards!” Diego suddenly roared, his voice thundering through the hall.The guards rushed in at the sound of Diego’s voice.“Get rid of this one,” he growled,
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Chapter: Chapter 83 : Stolen momentIt had been three days since the court’s final ruling, but the pain in Thersa’s heart hadn’t eased , not even a little. It still sat heavy in her chest, like a wound that refused to close. As if losing custody wasn’t enough, the media had only made it worse, swallowing Diego Mondragon’s lies like honey and painting her as the unstable, unfit mother who had lost her grip on reality.Every headline felt like a slap. “Businesswoman’s Outburst Confirms Mental Health Concerns,” “Diego Mondragon Wins Custody Battle-Protects Son from Scandal.”She couldn’t walk down the street without stares. Couldn’t open her phone without another cruel article, another comment questioning her worth as a mother.Thersa sat curled up on the couch in Rafael’s apartment, staring blankly at a muted TV that was flashing images of her face, over and over again.“I don’t even recognize myself anymore,” she whispered, tears welling. “They took everything from me… and the world is cheering them on…..She stood up f
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Chapter: Chapter 37 : MissingVictoria had been smiling the entire eight minutes since Damien arrived. They sat facing each other, and while Damien only looked at her with wondering eyes, she mistook his silence for something else. She thought he was falling in love with her all over again. “Don’t make me shy,” she whispered with a flattered giggle, rubbing her arms as the cool air brushed against her skin. Damien lowered his gaze to the table, a deep irritation tightening in his chest. He didn’t want to embarrass her in public, but the longer she carried on, the harder it became to stay composed. When he tried to rise from his seat, Victoria caught his hand. “Wait… don’t get ahead of yourself. We need to enjoy this first before moving to the other section.” She winked, her eyes flicking to the small side room she had decorated to look like a cozy bedroom. “You still haven’t said how much you love this,” she pressed, beaming proudly. “I know, I know…you didn’t expect me to come up with something so beautiful s
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Chapter: Chapter 36 : AnniversaryVictoria had been on her feet since five in the morning, moving back and forth across the kitchen. The bacon still sizzled in the pan while the scrambled eggs steamed on a plate. She wore light makeup with a simple dress, enough to look radiant without overdoing it. Her hands kept fidgeting, straightening a fork here, fixing a napkin there, her eyes darting back to the clock. It was already six o’clock. She wanted everything perfect before Damien’s alarm went off at 6:15.She was reaching up to the cupboard for a glass when the kitchen door creaked.“Elena! Perfect, you’re awake,” Victoria said without even glancing at her. “Pour the juice into this glass while I finish the toast, please.”Elena hesitated, but stepped forward, picking up the jar of juice. Her hands were steady enough, though her eyes lingered on Victoria’s determined movements. The woman was so wrapped up in the details she didn’t even notice the tension in Elena’s face.Victoria finally removed her apron, smoothing i
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Chapter: Chapter 35 : New NannyDamien slipped quietly into Elena’s room once the house had gone still. Both sets of parents had left with Victoria’s parents staying at another residence under Damien’s name.Elena rushed out of the bathroom, still drying her hair, when she heard her door open…“Oh…” she whispered, surprised to see Damien standing there.“I’m sorry,” he said quietly with guilt in his eyes. “They were harsh on you.”Elena shook her head, lowering her eyes. “No need. They were right. I should’ve been more careful.” She turned, about to head back into the bathroom, but Damien caught her gently by the waist.Before she could speak, he leaned forward, resting his forehead against her shoulder from behind. Slowly, his arms wrapped around her, holding her close. For a moment, they just stood there in silence, both with eyes closed, breathing each other in.Then, Damien turned her gently against the wall to face him. Their foreheads brushed together before his lips found hers in a slow, searching kiss. The k
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Chapter: Chapter 34 : Second Chance Damien’s hands trembled as they held Victoria’s face, the kiss deepening, pressing harder as if it pulled every memory from the past into the present. For a moment, nothing else mattered. Before sense could return, Victoria leaned in closer as her silk nightwear slipped slightly, exposing one of her breasts as it brushed against his chest during the escalating kiss, with moans escaping.But just before it could go further, Damien suddenly tore himself away, breathing hard as if he had just escaped drowning… remembering things had changed. He wasn’t the same man anymore. His heart already belonged to someone else.“I’m… I’m sorry,” he muttered with guilt carved on his face.Victoria blinked, looking confused. “Sorry? Damien, you’re making out with your wife,” she chuckled, cocking her head, wondering why he looked like a man committing a crime.But Damien couldn’t bear it, he ran a shaky hand through his hair and backed away. “Please… excuse me,” he said hoarsely, before walking out of
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Chapter: Chapter 33 : Mama?“My baby…” A voice Damien hadn’t heard in four years rang out, clear and trembling. Even after all that years, it sounded exactly the same.“Mom! Moooom!” Nathaniel cried, his voice breaking as he ran toward it, his small frame shaking with excitement and disbelief.Both Mr. Hughston and Elena stopped dead in their tracks. Shock washed over their faces as their heads turned toward the direction Nathaniel had rushed.“My baby,” the voice came again, closer this time.And then, Victoria’s figure came into view. Her oval face was framed with soft waves, dimples appearing as she smiled, just like in the portraits that still hung on the walls. Her beauty hadn’t faded….if anything, it seemed sharpened, her complexion smooth and luminous, like she’d stepped straight out of a magazine.She knelt, tears glistening in her eyes as she opened her arms.“Mom…” Nathaniel’s voice cracked as he ran into her embrace. She lifted him easily, holding him in a tight, almost desperate hug. They stayed lik
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Chapter: Chapter 32 : Arrest The hospital hallway stretched out before Damien as he paced back and forth. It had been over an hour since the doctor had rushed Elena into surgery, explaining that there was fluid in her lungs and it needed to be drained immediately to restore her breathing otherwise, she might not survive. He’d been walking that same stretch of corridor ever since, every turn filled his mind with darker thoughts. Finally, after a few more desperate passes, the door opened and the doctor stepped out. Damien was on him in an instant. “How… how did it go?” he asked quickly The doctor gave a small nod. “We did everything we could, Mr. Hughston.” Damien’s heart sank at the pause, but then “She’s stable. Her oxygen levels have been restored,” the doctor said with a faint smile. Damien let out a long, heavy breath of relief. “Can I see her now?” “We’ll need to run a few more checks first,” the doctor replied. Damien nodded, his gaze drifting to the glass window at the end of the hall. Through i
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Dangerous Love by a Billion
Kristen Rose never meant to marry billionaire Max Ethan Anderson. But fate and a cruel twist placed her at the altar. On what was supposed to be Max and Lena’s wedding day, Lena ran off for selfish reasons. When her plan backfired, she returned, accusing Kristen of kidnapping her. In truth, it was Lena who tricked Kristen into wearing her wedding gown and walking down that aisle.
Max found out the truth right there on the stage right before the kiss. But instead of stopping the ceremony, he masked his fury. After the wedding, he gave Kristen a cold deal....
Twenty days to divorce
Twenty days with a man who resents her for everything she never meant to do.
But what Max didn’t expect was Kristen’s heart to be so real. And what Kristen didn’t expect was to start falling for the man behind the icy glare.
Just when hope begins to bloom, Max shatters it all.
He marries Lena instead, telling the world he’d never choose a "low-life" like Kristen even though he loved her more than anything.
Lena, now his wife, sees Kristen as a threat. And she’ll do anything to erase her permanently. When tragedy strikes, the world believes Kristen is dead.
Until she returns.
Stronger. Smarter. Fearless.
And this time, she’s not alone.
Kristen is now teaming up with Max’s most powerful enemy.
And Max never saw it coming.
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Chapter: Chapter 85 : The Funeral Dr. Sam walked out of the ICU, removing his gloves slowly. Mr. Creed stood up the second he saw him, eyes heavy with worry. “Doc… how is she?” he asked, his voice almost a whisper. Dr. Sam sighed and nodded for him to follow. They stepped into a quiet hallway. “She’s stable for now,” he said, “but the swelling in her brain is not going down like we hoped.” Creed clenched his jaw, waiting. “She needs surgery,” Dr. Sam added. “A very delicate one. We don’t have the right setup here, but there’s a specialist hospital in Italy I’ve worked with before. They can do it.” Creed’s eyes widened slightly. “Italy?” “Yes,” Dr. Sam nodded. “And we need to move fast. If we delay… we might lose her.” Creed looked down, breathing hard. After a moment, he looked up with fire in his eyes. “Get the jet ready. Do whatever you need. I’ll cover everything.” Dr. Sam placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “I’ll make the call.” ............................ The knock on the door was s
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Chapter: Chapter 84 : Faking her death"Sir… it’s been two days already," the officer said softly. Max didn’t look at him. His eyes stayed on the water as the cold wind brushed his face. "I’m sorry to say this, but..." The officer paused, lowering her voice. "She… she might not have made it." The words hung in the air like a heavy fog. Max still didn’t blink. His jaw tightened. "We may have to bring this to an end soon…" he added carefully, watching him. Max slowly turned to face him. His eyes were red but dry. "No," he said "We don’t stop until we find her". ….……… Mr. Creed burst into the room and came to an abrupt halt. There she was. Kristen lay on the hospital bed, barely moving. Her head was wrapped in thick bandages. Wires and tubes were connected to her. Machines beeped softly beside her, keeping track of every breath. His heart dropped and his eyes grew wide with shock. She looked nothing like the strong, fire-eyed girl he knew. “Oh no…” he whispered, taking slow steps closer. The sight of her like th
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Chapter: Chapter 83 : The Search"Yes, the divers have gone to the base of the fall," one officer said into his radio as he stood near the edge of the cliff. He watched the water far below with a furrowed bro. "It’s been hours...and there hasn’t been any sign of her."A group of reporters had gathered with cameras, whispering among themselves. Cars were still backed up as traffic were barely moving as some drivers stepped out to stare.Another officer walked over, shaking his head. "It’s morning already, and we still haven’t found any sign of her" ….……………The helicopter hovered over the water. Its blades made a loud chopping sound as the wind blew hard. Below, the sea was wide and deep, with no sign of her.Max held onto the rope ladder tightly. One hand grabbed the rope, and the other covered his eyes from the wind.He looked down at the rushing waves.The rope moved with the wind, but Max didn’t care. His eyes searched the water again and again, hoping to see her.“Mr. Anderson,” the pilot said through the headset.
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Chapter: Chapter 82 : Crystal Valley CliffThe car came to a slow stop. The air was colder here. Rough winds swept across the edge of Crystal Valley Cliff, making the trees shiver in silence. The man dragged Kristen’s weak body out like a bag of trash, her head barely lifting.She couldn’t move. Couldn’t speak. The drug had taken everything from her except the pain.He dropped her right at the edge, letting her body dangle ever so slightly over the cliff. “What a shame,” he muttered. “Such a pretty girl… the world must have been too heavy for her.”Then he turned and rushed back to the car.A second later, he shouted, loud and fake, “Help! This girl’s about to jump!”“OMG!” a few vendors and passersby down the nearby trail looked up in panic and rushed over. But the strong wind held them back from getting too close.“Someone, please help save her!” the man shouted again, his eyes fixed on Kristen as she swayed near the edge.“Oh my God… what has come of this generation?” one old vendor muttered, standing in disbelief as he dr
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Chapter: Chapter 81 : The death of Kristen Roses"Yes, ma’am. I’ve been following her for the past twenty minutes now," the man said, his voice low as he sat alone in his car. From a distance, his eyes locked on Kristen’s back as she slowly dragged herself down the street…“Keep an eye on her and don’t lose sight of her,” Lena’s voice came through cold and sharp. “We end her today. No mistakes…..….……..Kristen swallowed hard as she dragged herself down the street. Her eyes were wide open, unblinking, lost in shock."Yes, the Andersons killed your parents...Paloma Da Silva..." Mr. Creed’s voice echoed fiercely in her head, loud and sharp.“You filthy little girl” Wham!The memory of Mr. Valtor's slap stung her cheek.His cruel words echoed more loudly than ever: "I'll ensure your life is filled with misery. You'll never experience happiness again."Her hands clenched into fists, her heart beating fast. Tears filled her eyes as his words, the memory, and the pain returned like a storm.“They’re evil… wolves dressed like sheep for th
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Chapter: Chapter 80 : It wasn’t never an accident ; The truthPointing his torchlight around to see through the dark, the security guard moved from one office to another, making sure everything was in place. He locked the ones that needed to be locked.At the far end, he flashed the torchlight toward the lobby to see if anyone was there but no one was there. Sighing in relief, he turned to walk away. But just as he reached the hallway, he heard footsteps approaching."Hmm..." he muttered, turning quickly to the direction....but no one was there.Suddenly there was a tap on his shoulder.“Ahhh!” he screamed, stumbling backwards and falling to the floor. The torchlight slipped from his hand and skidded across the floor.A polished shoe stopped it from sliding further.“Please… don’t hurt me,” the security guard muttered, crawling back in fear.The figure slowly bent down, picked up the torch, and pointed it directly at the guard’s face.“Please… please don’t…” the guard trembled, his eyes squeezed shut.Then.....there was a clap and the lights flic
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