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CHAPTER 29

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“Do I really have to repeat myself? I said get lost!!!” I yelled out once more, demanding his immediate termination from the premises. “I'm not here to see you” He retorted. “I'm here to take Elisa back with me. I know it was you behind the kidnapping. You forced her here and now you're trying to imprison her but I won't let your plans succeed” he glared hatefully at me as he continued speaking. “I already told her father everything about you and father's plans to use Elisa, it's only a matter of time until he arrives to retrieve his daughter. I assure you, it won't be pleasant when he storms in here and you're surrounded by his men with multiple guns pointed at your head. So I'd suggest you hand her over, to avoid any more trouble”. I couldn't help but chuckle at the blatant display of his unruly behavior. Feeling unamused I walked right past him, tucking Elisa into bed before returning to deal with his pesky disturbance. “Damian” I called out irritably. “This is your last chance to
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