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Chapter 53

作者: Chronos
Those high heels were Adriana's favorite brand—comfortable, reliable.

There couldn't possibly be such a coincidence!

"Francesco, something's wrong."

Bella's trembling voice came through the phone.

The next second, Francesco snapped a leash onto the German shepherd and dashed to the car.

"Just a pointless prank."

Chris glanced at the local news Joan was showing him, his expression indifferent, a hint of irritation in his eyes.

"Or maybe someone really is in danger. Adriana seems to have
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