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Chapter 88: The Hardest Choice

Author: babymo1909
last update publish date: 2026-05-05 08:26:49

The moment they stepped into the open air, everything stopped.

Jeff froze. Steve looked away. Leon’s jaw tightened. Seeing her condition said everything without words.

Thirdie carefully lowered her in his arms, making sure she was steady before he let go. Then, without hesitation, he removed his coat and wrapped it around her, shielding her from the cold and covering her fragile state as gently as he could. After that, he lifted her again into his arms, holding her securely as he turned and wal
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  • The CEO's Forbidden Wife   Chapter 88: The Hardest Choice

    The moment they stepped into the open air, everything stopped.Jeff froze. Steve looked away. Leon’s jaw tightened. Seeing her condition said everything without words.Thirdie carefully lowered her in his arms, making sure she was steady before he let go. Then, without hesitation, he removed his coat and wrapped it around her, shielding her from the cold and covering her fragile state as gently as he could. After that, he lifted her again into his arms, holding her securely as he turned and walked toward Jeff and Leon.“Secure the area,” he ordered sharply. “No leaks. No media. I don’t want her name anywhere in this.”Jeff nodded immediately. “Yes, sir. I’ll handle it.”Thirdie’s gaze shifted to Leon. “Make sure every suspect is accounted for. I want names, connections, everything.”Leon responded firmly, “Understood.”Thirdie adjusted his hold on Kathalina slightly, keeping her close as he continued, his voice low but deadly calm. “No one leaves this mountain without my permission.”

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