Chapter: CHAPTER 35:The InvitationISABELLATwo days have passed since the attack, but the memory still clings to me like a shadow I can’t shake. The sound of that gunshot hasn’t left my ears sharp, metallic, final. Every creak in the house makes me flinch.Who could want me dead?Damian has kept me locked inside the estate ever since, as if the walls could keep danger out. I haven’t seen him once. Not in the halls. Not in the gardens. He’s simply… gone. And in his absence, Richard and Tracy watch me like hawks, their eyes following even the smallest movement I make.The truth is, I’m afraid. I just don’t know who I should be afraid of.It started the night he proposed when a bullet tore through the air just behind me. Then, days later, men tried to drag me away from him in broad daylight. It’s too much to be a coincidence. Someone is hunting me.I push the thoughts aside as I step into the kitchen. Warm light spills across the polished counters. The air smells of freshly baked bread and coffee strong enough to jolt an
Last Updated: 2025-08-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 34: “The Enemy in the RoomDAMIAN“Come on, Dami. Don’t let that bastard ruin your big day. Pretend he doesn’t exist,” Matthew muttered under his breath, leaning closer so only I could hear.I didn’t answer. My gaze was fixed on Wylie.He wasn’t far. Just in front of me.Wylie.His posture screamed arrogance, but his tux cheap and crumpled betrayed him. He looked like a man trying too hard to be someone he’d never be. His gaze drifted casually over the crowd, then locked on Isabella. That smug little curl of his lips was the final straw.My jaw tightened until my teeth ached. The stem of my wine glass groaned in my grip.I pictured it for a second just a second launching the glass across the room, watching it shatter against that pathetic excuse of a face.But I didn’t.Violence wasn’t necessary. Not yet.I met his eyes instead.I didn’t blink. Didn’t speak. Just gave him the kind of look that made weaker men forget how to breathe. That made traitors remember their place. My kind of look cold, sharp, and cut fr
Last Updated: 2025-08-05
Chapter: CHAPTER 33: His to Announce, Hers to EndureDAMIANThe light from my desk lamp flickered over scattered documents as I reviewed the final plans. My mind should’ve been on logistics, security, cameras, guest lists but all I could picture was her.Isabella.A soft knock tapped against the door, followed by Richard stepping in, sharp in his black suit, his presence stiff and formal."How’s everything for tomorrow?" I asked, my tone calm, but cold beneath the surface.Richard stood straight, hands clasped behind his back like a soldier reporting to war."We’re ready, sir. Just as you instructed. Media coverage is confirmed, the guest list’s tight, and security has been doubled. Diego and I will stay with her the entire time."My eyes narrowed at the mention of his brother."Good," I said slowly, leaning back in my chair. My gaze drifted toward the window, past the view, past the skyline. "Nothing must happen to her. She’s the most precious thing I have."He gave a nod quick, silent and turned to leave.The door clicked shut.I exha
Last Updated: 2025-07-30
Chapter: CHAPTER 32:The Breaking PointISABELLAHe came closer, the heavy silence between us thick enough to choke on. The soft glow of the chandelier flickered above, casting shadows across my bare skin as I stood in front of the full-length mirror naked. Vulnerable. Exposed. My reflection looked like a stranger.Damian’s voice slid into my ear like a razor wrapped in silk."You should’ve stayed a good girl, princess. You shouldn’t have followed your friend."Tears welled in my eyes, blurring the image of the broken girl staring back at me. She had my face, my body, but none of my strength.I barely registered the moment his hand slid around me. But I felt it his fingers trailing lower, claiming territory that no longer felt like mine. One finger pushed into me, and my lips parted on a shaky moan.He yanked my hair back, forcing my gaze to hold the mirror’s reflection."You don’t moan. You don’t scream. You don’t move unless I tell you to. Do you understand?" His voice was low, dangerous. "If you disobey me, your friend d
Last Updated: 2025-07-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 31: His Rules, My RuinISABELLA The car ride back was painfully silent. Two of Damian’s men sat in front, but I barely saw them. My eyes were locked on the city vanishing behind us through the tinted window, and all I could think about was Liliana her eyes, her startled face, her confusion when I screamed her name. I had nearly reached her. Just a few more steps. But I knew what would’ve happened if I had taken them. Beside me, Tracy sat with her arms folded tightly, her lips pressed into a straight line. I ruined her day. I ruined everything. “I’m sorry,” I whispered, not daring to look at her. She turned slowly, offering a soft smile as her hand found mine. “It’s okay,” she said, her voice calm. But her eyes told a different story. She was scared. For me. For herself. Maybe for what would happen next. I didn’t blame her. I was scared too. The estate gates groaned open like the jaws of a beast, and my stomach twisted as if something inside me already knew this wouldn’t end in mercy. The SUV
Last Updated: 2025-07-26
Chapter: CHAPTER 30:The Price of FreedomISABELLA The scent of lavender still clung to my skin, reminding me that I must have drifted off in the bathtub last night. My fingers brushed over the faint bruises on my thighs reminders of Damian’s touch. A shiver raced down my spine, not from fear, but from the memory. God, what was wrong with me? I should hate him. But all I could think of was how badly I wanted him again. I pulled the towel tighter around me, dragging my lazy body toward the bathroom mirror. My reflection looked dazed puffy eyes, hair messy from sleep, and lips swollen from kisses I shouldn't have enjoyed. I reached for my toothbrush when my phone buzzed on the counter. Damian. I didn't even hesitate. My heart leapt as I snatched the phone and opened the message like a lovesick fool. Dress up, little princess. You were so obedient last night you deserve an outing. My men will be following you. Wear whatever you like. I stared at the screen, my jaw dropping. Wait… what? I blinked again, rereading t
Last Updated: 2025-07-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 133:When Wolves RoarEMMANUELLE His teeth sank into the other side of my neck slower this time. Not a bite of dominance, but something far more possessive, like he was branding me with a kiss of hunger and devotion. A moan slipped from my lips before I could stop it. My body arched toward him, desperate and trembling, as his hand slid under my shirt, fingers brushing the lace of my bra. Heat coiled in my stomach. I could barely breathe. “Take it off, Adam,” I gasped, voice breathless and needy. “Take it all off. I need you.” He chuckled softly, a teasing edge in his voice. “Slow down, babe.” Was he seriously teasing me right now? I blinked up at him, my body throbbing with need, my mind spinning. Damn it, Emmanuelle. You’re soaked and wild and losing it over this man. His mouth trailed lower, lips grazing my stomach before he pressed a kiss just above my navel. Then he sucked on my skin hard enough to make me shiver. I closed my eyes, a helpless sound leaving my throat. My fingers twisted in the b
Last Updated: 2025-06-16
Chapter: CHAPTER 132:Yours, ForeverADAMMaybe I rushed things.I stared out the window, watching the shadows stretch across the floor of her office. The weight in my chest wasn’t from regret but from the fear that I’d asked too much of her, too soon. Emmanuelle wasn’t like me. She was human. She belonged to a world of dreams, laughter, deadlines, and sunlit mornings. Mine… was nothing like that.How could I ask her to let all that go?She didn’t deserve this.To stand at the edge of two worlds mine and hers with no map, no anchor. Caught between who she was and who I wanted her to become for me.No, who I needed her to become.I should’ve been patient. Let her find her footing. Let her breathe.But I was drowning in want. And desperation doesn’t wait.Across the room, she sat behind her desk like a shadow of herself hands clenched tight in her lap, fingers fidgeting with the hem of her sleeve. Her shoulders curled in, like she was trying to make herself smaller. Like the weight of everything I’d said was pressing her i
Last Updated: 2025-06-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 131:The ChoiceEMMANUELLE Was I dreaming? For a moment, I couldn’t breathe. I stood frozen by my desk, my heart slamming against my ribs as if it could break through and run to him before I did. Then his face. Adam. My Adam. He stood at the doorway like a memory I’d buried too deep, like a ghost I’d never stopped mourning. His eyes locked with mine, and just like that, the dam broke. Tears rushed down my cheeks, blurring the edges of everything but him. I didn’t think. My heels clicked loudly across the marble floor as I ran, then lifted off entirely as I threw myself into his arms. My arms wrapped around his neck. My legs curled around his waist. My fists beat weakly against his chest as I sobbed. "Why did you leave me?" I cried, voice cracking, raw. "Why did you disappear without a word? Without goodbye?" He held me tighter, burying his face in the curve of my neck. His scent hit me woodsy, warm, him and every lonely night I’d spent without him came rushing back. “I’m sorry,”
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Chapter: CHAPTER 130: His he back?SELENA“That wouldn’t be so nice of you, Adam… trying to steal my woman.”Stephen’s voice sliced through the tension like a blade, sharp and accusing. My heart skipped. I didn’t need to turn around to know who had spoken. That tone possessive, cold, lethal belonged only to him.Fear prickled my skin as I slowly faced him. No… please don’t let him have heard everything.“I told him I’m not leaving your side,” I said quickly, my voice trembling despite how hard I tried to sound calm. My fingers curled against my dress, the fabric offering little comfort.Stephen didn’t touch me. He didn’t need to. His presence was enough to make me feel caged. Though he hadn’t hurt me in a while, the memory of what he had done what he was capable of lived under my skin like scars that refused to fade.He didn’t look at me. His cold gaze was locked on Adam.They stood feet apart, but it felt like the whole room shrunk with the tension between them. Two brothers. One room. And me caught in the middle like
Last Updated: 2025-06-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 129:What If She Hates Me?ADAMCan I really face her?The thought clawed at my chest as I stood in the shadows of the Bloodfang Pack garden, hidden behind a tall hedge. My breath caught the scent of roses and wet grass, but all I could focus on was her Selena moving gracefully through the garden, her belly round with child, her laughter soft as it drifted into the breeze.She wasn’t alone.A woman walked beside her tall, confident, steps in sync with Selena’s. From where I stood, hidden beneath the shadows of a fig tree, I could only see their backs, but something in the curve of the woman’s posture… something in the way the wind lifted her scent sharp, like crushed mint and warning bells froze me in place.Then her voice sliced through the quiet, crisp and sure.“I know you’re there.”I flinched.“Come out before I turn you into a lizard.”That voice.The world narrowed to a heartbeat.It couldn’t be…Angela?My breath caught. It couldn’t be her not after what I was told. Not after the rumors.“Don’t make me
Last Updated: 2025-06-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 128:Born of Love, Raised by LiesADAMTime moves differently here.Months on Earth had felt like sand slipping through my fingers fast, fleeting. But in the realm of shadows and howling winds, where my kind ruled and hunted, it felt like only weeks had passed. And yet, somehow, everything inside me had changed.Part of me still bled for what I left behind.Part of me still craved her Emmanuelle.But I couldn’t go back. Not now. Not ever.She was human. And I… I was never supposed to fall for someone like her."You're quiet," my father said suddenly, breaking the silence between us. His voice was calm but heavy, the kind that pulled truths from the depths. "Since you arrived yesterday, you’ve barely said a word. What’s eating you, son?"I sat beside him in his study, the scent of old paper and firewood clinging to the air. Books towered on every shelf, and a cracked map of the realms spread across his desk. I kept my gaze on the flames dancing in the hearth."Nothing, Father." I forced a smile. "I just… miss the human
Last Updated: 2025-06-14
The Billionaire Crazy Wife
"What do you mean it’s over?" Bella’s voice trembled, her heart shattering with every word.
"You heard me. I can’t be with you anymore," Michael said coldly, watching as tears streamed down her face.
"I did everything for you. I sent you to school, supported your career, and now I mean nothing?" Bella cried, falling to her knees, her emotions spiraling out of control.
"I’ll send you money for your dad’s hospital bills, but you’re not the one for me," Michael replied dismissively.
Bella’s world collapses when the man she’s loved for six years walks away, choosing Vivian a woman she once called a friend and the younger daughter of the powerful Copperfield family.
Despite warnings from her best friend, Elowen, Bella trusted Michael. Now, she’s left heartbroken and betrayed.
Swearing off love, Bella focuses on rebuilding her life and plotting her revenge. But her plans take an unexpected turn when David Copperfield the ruthless billionaire and CEO of Copperfield Group enters her life. Abandoned on his wedding day, David offers Bella a one-year contract marriage, needing her to protect his reputation and restore his pride.
How will Bella react when she discovers David has a son with a mysterious mother?
With her father’s life hanging by a thread, can she survive this cold-hearted arrangement?
And what will she do when she uncovers the ultimate betrayal that the man she’s called her father isn’t her real father, and she’s been living a lie?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 137: Destined to Be YoursBELLA The room felt suffocating, the weight of unspoken questions pressing against my chest. I stepped out into the garden, the cool evening air offering little relief from the storm inside me. The golden hues of the setting sun bathed the garden in a warm glow, but my thoughts were far from calm. From a distance, Jasper’s laughter rippled through the air, light and carefree. He crouched beside a patch of marigolds, meticulously arranging his toy trucks in neat rows. His small hands moved with focus, his head tilted in concentration—a gesture so achingly familiar, it stole my breath. I leaned against the gazebo, folding my arms as I studied him. Every feature mirrored my own: the same thick, wavy hair and almond-shaped eyes that seemed to hold the world within them. It was like looking into a reflection of my childhood. My chest tightened. Could it really be true? Could he be my son? I swallowed the thought before it could take root. No assumptions, not yet. Pulling my phon
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
Chapter: CHANGE 136: Is She Jasper's Biological Mom?DAVIDBella’s hand slipped into mine, her fingers warm, steady, like a silent anchor in the storm of my thoughts. I could feel her watching me, the way her breath held just a little tighter, as if she were waiting for me to reveal something important, something heavy. Her gaze was soft, patient, but her eyes those eyes were filled with questions. I had to tell her now, before the silence swallowed us whole.“I need to tell you something,” I began, my voice rough, like I hadn’t used it in years. I pulled in a shaky breath, trying to steady my nerves. “You know I’m Jasper’s biological father, right?”She didn’t flinch, didn’t pull her hand away. Instead, she just looked at me, her brow furrowed slightly as if processing my words. Her lips parted, and I could see the wheels turning behind her eyes. “Yes, I know,” she said quietly, her voice betraying none of the surprise I felt. “Nobody knows except... well, except you. You’ve kept that part of your life a secret.”I swallowed, nodding,
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
Chapter: CHAPTER 135: The Truth About JasperDAVID “Who could that be?” I muttered, lowering Bella gently onto the bed. She curled into the sheets, her hair spilling over the pillow, her flushed face glowing with post-kiss warmth. My gut tightened, unease bubbling as I strode to the door.When I swung it open, Mrs. Williams stood there, her perfectly sculpted smile greeting me like a storm waiting to erupt. Her gaze flicked downward for a split second, and a mischievous glint lit her eyes. I didn’t have to look down to know what she’d seen.“Hope I’m not interrupting anything,” she said, her voice layered with mock innocence.Heat crept up my neck as I grabbed Bella’s pillow and shifted it in front of me. Her laugh was light but deliberate, like a dagger teasing its target.“Come in,” I said, stepping aside and silently cursing the timing.Bella appeared from the bed, her eyes widening in surprise as she rushed forward.“Mom!” she said, her tone a mix of joy and confusion.Mrs. Williams enveloped her in an embrace, smoothing do
Last Updated: 2025-01-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 134: The Reporters Are WaitingDAVIDThe shrill wail of police sirens cut through the dawn, jolting me from my restless sleep. Groaning, I pushed the heavy duvet aside and swung my legs over the edge of the bed. A knock sounded at the door just as I raked a hand through my disheveled hair.“Come in,” I said, voice hoarse from sleep.The door creaked open, revealing one of the maids. She stood in the doorway, her hands clasped nervously in front of her.“Sir, the police are here. And, um… there are reporters outside too,” she said, her voice trembling slightly.Reporters? My brows furrowed as I processed her words. I remembered calling the police last night to pick up Western and Peter, but reporters weren’t part of the plan. Unless…“Alright, I’ll be down in a minute,” I told her. She bowed and slipped out quietly.Reaching for my phone on the nightstand, I dialed the chief of police. He picked up on the first ring.“We’re at the gate,” he said briskly, his voice almost drowned out by the background chatter.“How d
Last Updated: 2025-01-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 133: Broken BondsDAVID“You see,” Peter said, his grin widening, his voice dripping with venom, “sometimes the monsters aren’t hiding under your bed. They’re sitting at the dinner table.”Elowen’s face froze, her breath catching in her throat. She looked at Peter, then at her father, who had shifted uncomfortably in his chair. Western’s usual air of defiance was nowhere to be seen; his gaze was fixed on the cold cement floor, his shoulders slumped like a man carrying the weight of his sins.Peter’s voice turned colder, sharper. “Where do I even begin? Should I start from before you were born, Elowen? Do you even know who your father really is? He kidnapped your biological mother. She never left his side never had the chance to because he made sure of it until the day she died.”Elowen stepped back as if Peter’s words were blows, her trembling hand pressed against her mouth. “What are you talking about?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.Peter smirked, his eyes glinting with satisfaction as he g
Last Updated: 2025-01-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 132: Shadows in the BasementDAVIDThe sound of gravel crunching beneath the car tires faded as I stepped out into the cool night air. My guards hauled Western out of the vehicle, his body slumped but still exuding defiance. Shadows danced across his bruised face under the pale glow of the outdoor lights. Without a word, they dragged him toward the basement door, the sharp clink of their boots echoing against the stone walls.I turned to the maids waiting by the entrance. “Take Mrs. Williams to a guest room,” I instructed, my voice calm but firm.Before they could move, her soft voice interrupted. “Can I see Sofia before I sleep?”Her words tugged at something deep within me. Sofia. I wasn’t sure I’d ever get used to hearing Bella called that, even if it was her given name. I managed a smile, masking my unease.“I’ll bring her to your room,” I promised gently.She gave a small nod, her face weary yet hopeful, and followed the maids inside.Beside me, Janet shifted her weight impatiently. Her silence didn’t fool m
Last Updated: 2025-01-12
Revenge On My Ex Husband
Elowen thought she had it all wealth, love, and a secure future until her husband, Caspian, betrayed her in the most devastating way. Watching him bring another woman into their home shattered her world and left her with nothing but heartbreak. Stripped of her place in society, she was forced to walk away from everything she once knew.
In a moment of vulnerability, Elowen sought escape in a fleeting one-night stand. But that single night changed everything leaving her with twins and a necklace that haunted her every step.
Years later, Elowen returns, stronger and more determined than ever to take back the life Caspian stole from her. But when her past collides with her future, she finds herself entangled with Lysander, a ruthless billionaire and the father of her children.
Lysander offers her a deal a contract marriage that could give her the power she’s been fighting for. But Elowen must decide: can she trust the man who’s connected to her past, or will her quest for revenge cost her everything including her heart?
With every twist and turn, Elowen must confront the biggest battle of all: will she reclaim her life, or will the pursuit of vengeance destroy her chance at happiness?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 87A sterile scent clung to the air. Bright, fluorescent lights cast a harsh glow over the white-walled hospital room, their glare piercing through Elowen’s closed eyelids. The beeping of machines hummed softly in the background, steady and rhythmic, like a heartbeat. She stirred, the sensation of something pressing against her face making her uncomfortable. A groan slipped past her lips as her fingers twitched, her mind sluggishly dragging itself back to consciousness. The chair beside her bed creaked. A large, warm hand wrapped around hers, grounding her. "Elowen," a deep voice rumbled. Her lashes fluttered. The blinding lights made her wince, but she forced her eyes open. The world around her was blurry at first—white walls, monitors, an IV drip attached to her arm. And then, him. Lysander sat at her bedside, his usually sharp features softened by relief. He looked exhausted, dark circles shadowing his piercing eyes. His grip on her hand was firm, as though afraid she might slip a
Last Updated: 2025-03-05
Chapter: CHAPTER 86Lysander gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles turning white as he sped down the narrow, unpaved road. The engine’s low growl barely masked the storm brewing inside him. The headlights cut through the thick darkness, illuminating the overgrown bushes that lined the path to his family’s old hideout.His hideout.Now overrun by the very woman who once swore she loved him.He should have killed Calista when he had the chance.The thought burned through his mind as he cut the engine a few feet away from the compound. Silence. The night was still, but Lysander knew better. She’d have men posted everywhere.He slid out of the car, moving like a shadow. The bulletproof vest felt snug against his chest as he unholstered his silenced pistol. His eyes scanned the area two guards at the entrance, standing stiff, their breath visible in the cold night air.Lysander exhaled slowly.Two bullets. Two bodies.They crumpled without a sound.He stepped over them, slipping inside through the creaky d
Last Updated: 2025-03-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 85The room was silent.Thick. Suffocating.But Elowen didn't flinch. Instead, she did something that made Calista pause.She smiled.Cold. Unyielding.And when she spoke, her voice was steel.“Then I hope you’re ready.”A flicker of hesitation flashed in Calista’s eyes.“Because I don’t plan on dying today.”Calista's laughter rang through the dimly lit room, sharp and full of venom. Her heels clicked against the concrete floor as she stepped out of the shadows, finally revealing herself.Elowen’s head throbbed, warm blood trickling down her face. The ropes bit into her wrists, cutting off circulation, but she refused to let the pain show.Calista crouched before her, tilting her head like a predator studying its prey.“You always were full of fight.” Her fingers clamped onto Elowen’s jaw, nails digging into her skin. She squeezed tight, unforgiving. “But let me make one thing clear.”She leaned in, her breath hot against Elowen’s ear.“You don’t get to win.”Elowen gritted her teeth, b
Last Updated: 2025-03-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 84“I miss it already,” Seraphina sighed, her fingers trailing along the cold glass of the car window. The city lights blurred past, casting golden reflections over the darkened streets.“Me too,” Elowen murmured, her hands tightening on the wheel.The road stretched ahead, slick with rain, the faint hum of tires the only sound between them. The night felt calm, almost too calm—Then came the headlights.Blinding. Fast. Barreling straight toward them.A truck.No time. No space.BANG.The impact slammed into them with bone-shattering force. The seatbelt bit into Elowen’s chest as the car was sent skidding, tires screeching against asphalt. Metal groaned, twisting under the weight of the collision.Glass exploded.The world spun flipping, rolling, tumbling.CRASH.Then silence.Thick. Suffocating.A metallic scent filled Elowen’s nose blood. Gasoline. Smoke curled in the air.Somewhere, a phone buzzed.Seraphina.“Are you there? Elowen, answer me!” Seraphina’s voice was sharp, frantic.No
Last Updated: 2025-03-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 83Sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, warming Elowen’s skin as she shifted beneath the covers. A lazy yawn escaped her lips, her body protesting against the idea of leaving the comfort of sleep. Just five more minutes…A shadow fell over her.Her eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the light only to find Lysander perched at the edge of her bed, watching her.She jerked upright. “Lysander? What the hell—”“Good morning.” His voice was smooth, teasing, like he had been waiting for her reaction.Her gaze flickered around, confirming she was indeed in her own bedroom. The realization did nothing to soothe her racing heart. She narrowed her eyes at him. “Don’t tell me you spent the night in my room?”Lysander leaned in slightly, his presence filling the space between them. “Is that how you greet someone in the morning?” His fingers ghosted through her tousled hair, making her stomach flip.Elowen swallowed. “Good morning.” The words came out breathy, uncertain.Lysander sat back, cro
Last Updated: 2025-03-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 82Elowen’s pulse hammered in her ears as Mrs. Martha’s words echoed in the dimly lit room."I’m going to kill her right in front of you."The woman said it so casually, like she was discussing dinner plans.Elowen’s fingers curled into fists.Mrs. Martha leaned closer, smirking. "Then, I’ll erase Zephyr’s memory. And we’ll all pretend this never happened."A laugh slipped past Elowen’s lips low, cold, unnatural.Mrs. Martha’s smirk faltered. "Something funny?"Elowen tilted her head, her gaze locking onto the woman’s with unsettling calm. "You’re right about one thing, Martha."Martha’s brow arched in amusement."You’re good at eliminating problems."Elowen’s eyes turned to steel. "Too bad you never realized you’re mine."A flicker of confusion crossed Mrs. Martha’s face before Elowen moved.The gunshot shattered the silence.Martha’s smirk didn’t even have time to fade before the bullet slammed into her skull. Blood splattered across the cracked concrete walls as she crumpled, her body
Last Updated: 2025-03-02
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