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Chapter 11 — The Woman Who Pulled the Strings

Author: Marionette
last update publish date: 2026-03-23 07:07:11

The night air turned cold.

Not because of the weather—

But because of her.

Elena Voss stood under the dim glow of the SUV headlights like she owned the darkness itself.

Calm.

Untouchable.

Alive.

Aria’s heart pounded violently against her ribs.

“That’s not possible,” she whispered.

Elena smiled faintly.

“I get that a lot.”

The sound of boots shifting filled the air behind her.

Armed men.

Disciplined.

Waiting for a command.

Waiting for her.

Aria’s gaze sharpened.

“You’re suppose
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