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Chapter 41 - His Trap

Penulis: Joanna Jade
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-30 20:08:45

Bella’s POV

I woke up in a dark room, on a soft bed. Although I didn’t know where I was. My head pounded and my limbs felt weak. And then I remembered —The black sedan, the men, being shoved into the car like I was packaged goods.

I stood slowly, squinting my eyes, trying to find an exit. There was only one person who could be responsible for this — Matteo.

This wasn't the first time he had forcefully taken me into a car. The last time he held a gun to my head, but now I wonder what he’d do. I
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