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CHAPTER 8

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ISABELLA'S POV

The car ride was silent. My body still felt warm from being so close to his. But my mind was racing.

There was something about the timing with Adrian. He always showed up at my most vulnerable moment. It felt like he had a radar tuned in my desperation. First, he showed up at the hotel bar and somehow took care of me when I got drunk, and now he shows up when I'm half-naked walking on the street.

What are the odds?

The car slowed down as we turned into a gated driveway. I leaned forward, slightly curiosity slowly overtaking my thoughts

The mansion was massive. It looked like something I only saw in movies or architectural magazines. White stone pillars, tall glass windows, and manicured hedges trimmed to perfection. Soft white lights shone on the pathways, and a waterfall was positioned in the middle of the house. This didn't just scream wealth—it commanded it.

I curled my toes under the car mat as I started to feel a bit uncomfortable. Adrain glanced at me, and I
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