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Chapter 21: The Shot

Penulis: Tavielle Blackthorne
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-11 18:30:58

Silence.

Dead.

Heavy.

Victor’s finger rested on the trigger.

Lina couldn’t breathe.

Adrian stood frozen—

Every muscle in his body tense.

“Don’t,” he said again.

Low.

Deadly.

Victor smiled faintly.

“And why not?”

Adrian’s eyes darkened.

“Because if you do…”

A pause.

“You won’t walk out of here.”

Victor chuckled softly.

“You still think you’re in control.”

Lina’s heart pounded wildly.

Her eyes flicked between them.

This was it.

“You’re wrong,” Victor continued.

His gaze returned to Lina.

Cold.

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