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Chapter 34: Family Pressure Mounts

Penulis: Ulo Shine
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-01-22 20:13:01

The tension in the Franklin penthouse was suffocating. The aftermath of the trap at the warehouse lingered like a dark cloud over everyone. Emma had managed to get me out of Daniel’s clutches, but the guilt and betrayal in her eyes haunted me. I had no idea if her intentions were genuine or part of some larger scheme, but for now, she had bought me time.

Williams paced by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his jaw tight, fists clenched. “They’ve escalated. This isn’t just family politics anymore—this is war.”

“They’re not going to stop,” Alex said, his tone grim. “Daniel wants complete control, and Sophia thrives on chaos. And then there’s Margaret…”

At the mention of Margaret Harrington, my chest tightened. The matriarch’s reach was everywhere, her power a constant shadow over my every move.

“They think they can pressure me into submission,” I said, my voice firmer than I felt. “But they’re wrong. I’m not backing down.”

Williams stopped pacing, his gaze locking onto mine. “Freda
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