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CHAPTER 189: Retribution

Author: Feibulous
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Dante

Clara couldn’t meet my eyes as we sat across from each other. She had already been booked for grand theft.

Gazelle’s jewelry wasn’t some petty crime. According to Maximus’ receipts and Royal’s appraisal, the pieces were worth nearly forty thousand dollars—more than enough for the authorities to issue a warrant on the spot.

“Please help me, Dante… Gazelle got the jewelry back, didn’t she? Let me talk to her. I can’t stay here,” she pleaded, desperation cracking her voice.

“I’m sorry, Clara. But you have to face the consequences. Gianna chose not to press charges, but that doesn’t erase everything.”

I didn’t know if Gianna’s decision helped Clara or just delayed the inevitable—either way, she would still serve time.

Tears carved tracks down Clara’s cheeks.

“What about our wedding, Dante?” she whispered.

I met her gaze, steady and unflinching. “There was no wedding, Clara. That’s not happening anymore.”

It was like watching her world shatter in front of me. Her expression
Feibulous

Is Dante’s hesitation understandable, or should he have fought for Gianna sooner?

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