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Chapter 10: The Walls Start Closing In.

Author: Maraz_Pen
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-17 23:20:07

Michael's POV

Michael sat behind his desk, fingers tapping lightly on the polished wood as he held the phone to his ear.

"Make it convincing," he said coolly. "You are the new landlord. Tell her renovations are starting soon. Bring the crew. I want her to feel the pressure."

The voice on the other end chuckled. "Understood, Mr. Gray. You want it done today?"

Michael smirked. "The sooner, the better."

He ended the call and leaned back in his chair, eyes glinting with something dark and satisfied. If she wasn't ready to say yes, then maybe the walls around her needed to start closing in.

********""

Riley's POV

Riley curled on her couch, a blanket wrapped around her legs, trying to make sense of everything. The eviction notice still sat on her coffee table, mocking her with every passing second. "She hadn't even touched breakfast. Her stomach was a knot of anxiety and exhaustion.

Then,

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The loud knock on her door jolted her from the daze. She stood up slowly, brows furro
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