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Chapter 31: Cracks in the Villain’s Mask

Author: Heylee
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-13 22:22:39

Adrian’s POV

I lay on the bed that night, one hand absentmindedly stroking my cat’s fur as it purred softly beneath my palm. Vale should give birth in a matter of days — I’d been tracking the whole thing like it was my personal project.

But something wasn’t adding up. The thought came suddenly.

If Rosa saw Gloria being pushed into the water, why didn’t she scream for help when Lucas left?

The pieces weren’t connecting, and the unanswered questions were starting to make my head ache.

I was going to see Rosa tomorrow anyway; I’d get answers from her then.

My throat suddenly felt dry, so I pushed myself up and padded downstairs for a glass of water.

It was still drizzling outside, the night air smelling lightly of wet pavement. In the quiet flat, the soft hiss of the rain felt loud.

I had just taken a gulp when the flat-screen caught my attention — Elena’s face filled the screen.

What now? She was always in the headlines for something.

I stood still, glass in hand, and listened.

“Elen
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