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"The Monster's Mask"
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2025-09-09 04:35:18The confrontation happened that evening, in the family library where Ian was reading political theory while classical music played softly in the background. To anyone observing, he looked like the perfect heir to a political dynasty—intelligent, cultured, completely absorbed in preparing himself for future leadership responsibilities.
Emilia knew better now.
"We need to talk," she said, closing the library door behind her.
Ian looked up from his book with the kind of mild interest that suggested he was willing to spare a few minutes for whatever concern she wanted to discuss.
"Of course. What's on your mind?"
"Sophia Chen is in the hospital because you drove her to attempt suicide."
The accusation hung in the air between them like a thrown gauntlet. Emilia watched Ian's face carefully, looking for any sign of shock, guilt, or remorse that might indicate he hadn't fully understood the consequences of his manipulation.
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