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THE ESTATE
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2026-03-26 13:30:21PART ONE: THE ARRIVAL
3:47 PM - Moretti Estate, Front DriveDante's car pulled through the iron gates and onto the gravel drive.Aria heard the crunch of tires before she saw him. She'd been standing near the fountain with Lucia, reviewing the flower placement again. The deep red roses would be arranged in tall vases along the aisle. White roses would frame the fountain itself. The combination would create a visual pathway that drew the eye toward where
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