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Chapter 14: The Deal

Author: Zee Bliss
last update publish date: 2026-04-28 05:36:27
Aria's POV

"Aria", his voice dropped into a cold whisper. “I won’t repeat myself. Get in the car."

I straightened myself, forcing boldness into my spine. "And I won't repeat myself either."

I pointed a finger down the empty road. “I'm going to the airport to book the next flight out of this hellish country."

This was my only chance to escape from this man. If the police arrived, there would be witnesses, and there's nothing he can do.

Alexander didn't argue. He simply moved like a flash.
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