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Later at night, Isabella faced a tense confrontation with her husband, who questioned her whereabouts. "Where were you today, Isabella?" he asked, his tone accusatory, while giving her a scrutinizing look.Isabella, adopting a questioning tone, responded, "I went out... Am I not allowed to go out?" Her words carried a hint of defiance, challenging her husband's authority.He shook his head in disappointment. "I've warned you times without number not to interfere in my affairs, and yet you refuse to listen. What if Aunt had seen you outside her future daughter-in-law's house with armed men? What lie could you have come up with?" His voice held a mix of anger and concern."Isabella, you never listen!" he continued, his words cutting deep. "Listen here, if you get caught in whatever you're doing or if Stacy gets hurt and Aunt decides to hold you accountable, I won't hesitate to throw you under the bus. We don't have any children, and I can always find someone else to marry keep that in y
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Stacy had already fully dressed up with the assistance of the skilled makeup artist. Due to the fact that the room had been partitioned with a rolling curtain, neither Brian nor Ryan could see their dates.Brian, growing increasingly impatient, repeatedly glanced at his watch, anxiously aware of the passing time."I thought I said not to do too much. You're taking forever to get ready, Lu," he audibly expressed his frustration from across the room, annoyed that she could not see his face, Stacy could only shoot a piercing glare in the direction of his voice."Apologies, sir, we’ll be ready shortly. We're just putting the finishing touches," the makeup artist responded, her voice projecting through the curtain. With utmost care, she guided Stacy back to her seat, allowing for a final touch-up.Meanwhile, Gina turned her gaze towards Stacy, her thoughts whispering, "This sister of mine is really really so beautiful, I must have done a really good deed in my past life to meet her."Final
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After answering the Reporters' questions, Brian and Stacy proceeded into the venue, and Brian had and ugly look on his face while Stacy looked like she was trying to calm him down in a discreet manner."Ah, Aaron! My friend, you've finally made it, I though you said you wouldn’t come," exclaimed a jovial man with a thick Spanish accent said slinging is arm around Brian's shoulder from behind. Stacy, observing the scene, quietly stepped aside."Arlo, it's wonderful to see you too," Brian replied in a pleasant yet measured tone, gently removing Arlo's hand from his shoulder and reaching out for Stacy. All the while, his gaze remained fixed on Arlo, causing Stacy to look at Brian with a mix of surprise and curiosity."My, oh my, Aaron, you have a girlfriend now. I always thought you were going to marry Ryan at some point," Arlo remarked matter-of-factly, his eyes scanning Stacy from head to toe in a judgmental manner before offering her a warm smile.For Stacy, it felt as though she had
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As Arlo watched Stacy disappear into the crowd, he couldn't help but wonder about what was really going on between her and Brian. Something seemed amiss, and he made an inward vow to himself to figure out whatever they were hiding, then he finally turns to Brian and saw how he looked at her like she was just going to disappear any moment from then.He had smirk on his face then pushed Brian lightly causing him to lose his balance and stumble into his arms.“Hermano! do you like her that much? My goodness it looks like you would even follow her to the washroom” Arlo said as he studied Brian’s facial expression while helping him stand on own feet. “Shut up” Brian sparked at Arlo.Stacy entered the washroom, her breath catching in her throat as she took in the grandeur of the space. The room was really huge, bathed in a soft, flattering glow that drew attention to every detail. Making her way towards the towering mirror, she suddenly heard the door swing open once more. Turning around, S
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Gina's head snapped towards Brian as she heard his question. Panic filled her eyes as she rushed towards him, gripping his arm tightly. "Hey! What do you mean, where's Stacy? Didn't she come to meet you already?" Her voice trembled with fear, and her face clearly showed her concern.Brian looked surprised by Gina's reaction, then she spoke again, "When I left her, I told her to come and meet you. Are you saying you haven't seen her since?" Her voice held a hint of fear.Meanwhile, Arlo noticed the sudden shift in the atmosphere. He took a few steps back, pulling out his phone."Lock down the building, no one is to go in or out," Arlo commanded into his phone, his voice filled with urgency. After ending the call, he tucked his phone away and made his way back to Brian and Gina, his footsteps purposeful."The building will be on lockdown very soon. We'll find Stacy, don't worry," Arlo reassured them, his tone steady and determined. He turned his gaze towards Gina, and his heart sank as
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After explaining the situation to his father, Arlo ascended the podium. As soon as the microphone emitted a sound, all eyes turned towards him, filled with anticipation, awaiting his words."Good evening, everyone. I sincerely apologize for the disruption to this event. We have encountered a minor issue that is currently being addressed. However, for the safety and well-being of all present, it is necessary to conclude the event at this time. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused," he concluded, swiftly descending from the podium.Arlo's concise and composed message conveyed both an apology and a reassurance that steps were being taken to resolve the situation.Ryan and Brian were both engaged in a call, and Gina watched as everyone evacuated the building and just then they coincidentally concluded their calls at the same time, Arlo with a remorseful look on his face approached them. Brian then turned to Gina and stated, “Gina I have to leave, I’ll find Stacy... I promise” he says
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In a dimly lit, lavishly furnished room, Stacy was gently carried and placed upon a plush bed. The room exuded an air of secrecy and foreboding."Avery truly succeeded in pleasing me perfectly," the man spoke with pleasure, his voice a venomous whisper. "I can't believe the exquisite beauty she presented to me was actually you Stacy. Although I might have to chop her head off, how dare she drug you!"His fury simmered beneath his controlled tone, his words dripping with a chilling mix of rage and vengeance."Don't you worry, my love. We are finally going to be together again, and no one in this world can tear us apart, not even your dear sill friend Gina or your own mother," he whispered tenderly, his voice filled with a sense of possessiveness as he gently caressed Stacy's face.As he leaned in, their lips almost meeting, the peacefulness of the moment was abruptly interrupted by the arrival of one of his trusted subordinates.Raising his head, a curse escaped his lips as frustration
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"Why are you here? How? Please let me go! stay away from me! Jeff, please let me go!" Stacy pleaded in fear, tears streaming down her face as she recalled the haunting memories of Jeff's past actions."And why should I do that, Stacy? Although only a year has passed since our breakup, it warms my heart that you still remember me," Jeff remarked with a daunting smile, advancing closer."Jeff, stay away from me!" Stacy shouted, attempting to rise from the bed. However, a searing pain surged through her head, forcing her back onto the mattress. Jeff, in an aggressive manner, seized her hair, turning her to face him."You're going nowhere, Stacy Bennet. You're mine, only mine. Whoever that man you're calling is, he won't find you, understand?" he said with a soft smile that mismatched with the forceful grip on her hands and hair.“Why? Why did you come back? Can't you just let me be?” Stacy cried out, tears pouring down her cheeks. Irritated by her persistent resistance, Jeff seized her n
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