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Chapter 12 - The Enemy Revealed

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-31 02:08:26

The photograph had been the first warning. The email was the second. But the call, the one that came exactly at midnight made it real.

Serena’s phone vibrated sharply against the nightstand. She glanced at the screen.

Unknown Number Her thumb hovered, then she answered.

“Hello?” Her voice was calm, controlled.

“Serena Blake.” The voice was smooth, deliberate, familiar. “Do you enjoy the game?”

Her stomach clenched. “Who is this?”

A low chuckle came through. “Someone who knows exactly how much y
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