Richard got shot

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"Hello, Richard," she greeted, a triumphant grin stretching across her face.

The situation hung in the balance, a tense moment between them. The tension was palpable, and the outcome remained uncertain.

"Gabriella," Richard acknowledged, his voice a mixture of curiosity and caution.

She studied his face, his emotions and a puzzle she aimed to decode. The air was charged with an unspoken tension, a culmination of their shared history and the secrets they held.

"Richard, I've called you here to talk about something important," Gabriella began, her tone measured yet resolute.

He regarded her with a mixture of skepticism and wariness, clearly unsure of what to expect. "And what might that be?"

Taking a deep breath, Gabriella looked directly into his eyes. "I want you to understand the consequences of your actions. You've taken advantage of people who were vulnerable, and it's time for that to change."

Richard's expression shifted, a combination of surprise and defensiveness crossing h