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Chapter 175

The night felt heavier than usual, the air thick with tension that made my skin crawl. Every shadow seemed alive, and even the faintest sound made me flinch. Lucien had insisted on staying close, his presence a shield I could feel but could not lean on entirely — tonight, I needed to be ready.

We were reviewing the company security footage in the living room. The soft hum of the monitors and the occasional click of Lucien’s keyboard were the only sounds. I had already memorized Dima’s movements over the past few days, every detail Lucien had missed, every subtle slip, every careless ally he’d left behind.

“Alina,” Lucien said softly, his hand brushing mine as I adjusted the camera angles. “If anything happens, don’t—”

“I won’t hide,” I interrupted firmly, my eyes fixed on the screen. “I’m not… I can’t just stand by anymore. Not after last time.”

He looked at me, his sharp jaw tight, but there was a flicker in his eyes — part fear, part awe. He nodded once. “Be careful.”

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