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Chapter 19: The Weight of His Words

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I woke up one morning feeling lighter than I had in a long time. I didn’t know why I felt that way, but I silently thanked God for it despite all the problems I still had to face.

Then, like a cruel reminder, Luciana’s face flashed in my mind—along with my design she was claiming as her own. From what I’d heard, Leandro’s company had already approved it. My chest tightened at the thought. It terrified me that the credit for something I had poured my heart and soul into might really end up being hers.

I didn’t know Luciana very well, but I was certain her family was rich and powerful. I was just a nobody, a penniless girl standing among people like her who had the money and the connections to twist anything in their favor. People like them could make things happen simply because they could afford to.

A pang of helplessness stabbed at me.

My thoughts drifted to Rafael. I considered asking for his help, but the idea made me grimace. I didn’t want to owe him any more than I alread
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