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Chapter 14: The Snake’s Venom

Author: King Great
last update publish date: 2026-07-16 08:52:08
The air on the veranda froze instantly. A low, mocking breeze swept through the vineyard, rustling the grapevines below, but inside the stone courtyard, no one dared to breathe. Silvio’s cruel smile remained etched into his wrinkled face, his eyes darting between Julia and Luca, waiting for the explosion.

Julia did not flinch. She kept her gaze pinned to Silvio, though every muscle in her body had gone rigid. Beneath her charcoal blazer, her fingers gently brushed the cold steel of her weapon
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Authors Note: Oh no! The enemy has bypassed the estate's high security. Who is the spy inside the Romano mansion? Could it be one of Marco’s trusted guards, or is Luca playing a much darker game than he lets on? What do you think Julia should do next? Vote with your Power Stones and leave a comment below—I read and appreciate every single one of your thoughts!

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