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Author: Imma's Ink
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-12 07:57:21

Diana's POV:

I stood frozen at the last step, my hand on the railing. Offering anything to Rafael made me nauseous. My head was hurting. I don’t like sharing what’s mine. Now I had to hand over six of my shops to that ass-face. “For Wade,” I whispered, nodding as if I could force myself to believe it. I took a breath and walked back into the ballroom.

“What a progressive year it has been for the Congress!” a woman said, gliding up beside me. Blonde, tall, plump, dressed in deep amethyst, bosoms on full display, older, crisp British accent. She stopped next to me, both of us facing the stage. “Don’t you think… Miss Diana?”

I glanced at her. “Of course.” Curiosity flickered—how did she know it was me beneath the mask? Was it that obvious? I half-expected a neon sign across my chest screaming ‘La Viuda Blanca’ or ‘Diana McCoy.’ “Seems my reputation precedes me, mask or no mask.”

“I’m not a fan, nor a hater. Shh—I won’t tell a soul,” she smiled. “Consider me neutral. A friend, perhaps?”

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