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Chapter 70

Author: A.M Wynter.
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-22 21:30:56

Adrian’s phone buzzed.

At first, he barely noticed, too focused on the sight before him.

Elena stood in front of the boutique’s mirror, the wedding dress hugging her frame in a way that made his chest tighten. The soft lighting in the store bathed her in a golden glow, and for a fleeting moment, it was easy to imagine a different reality—one where things had gone right, where they hadn’t been ripped apart by betrayal, lies, and time.

Then, the vibration came again.

And again.

A strange unease coiled in his gut.

Excusing himself, he stepped out of the boutique, the cool evening air brushing against his face as he pulled his phone from his pocket.

Unknown Number.

His jaw tightened. He hesitated a second, then swiped to open the message.

"You think you’ve won, but you’re not even close. You'll soon lose everything."

Adrian’s grip on the phone turned to iron.

A threat. Calculated. Precise. Someone was warning him off.

His eyes flicked up, scanning the street. Pedestrians moved along the s
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