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Chapter 123

Autor: Mia Kent
last update Data de publicação: 2025-09-08 18:47:00

ARIELLA

My phone kept ringing and I knew my parents would send someone to look for me if I didn’t go home soon.

An eighteen-year-old girl missing for eight hours wasn’t a big deal to most people.

But an eighteen-year-old oil heiress, whose dad was one of the richest men in the world? That was a big deal. I was sure my family was already panicking.

I was a King. Kings always had to be protected. I looked at my phone again.

Mom: I’m getting more and more worried. Please text me. I know you’re up
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