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Chapter 179: Showdown

Penulis: Penella
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The night air felt electric as I stepped out of the car, my heels clicking sharply on the marble floor. The lights of the event hall dazzled me, the flash of cameras already relentless, and my heart beat a careful rhythm, steady but fierce. I could hear the murmurs before I even saw her. Leah. She stood at the podium, glowing under the spotlight, her poise perfect, her smile sharp and predatory. The crowd surrounding her hung on every gesture, every flick of her hair. They wanted blood, and she was eager to deliver.

I straightened my shoulders, adjusting my dress, feeling the weight of every eye on me. The whispers tried to cut through me, labeling me with words they thought would hurt. But I had learned a long time ago that surviving meant keeping your focus, keeping your fire under control until the right moment. I could feel Zane at the back of the hall, his eyes on me, his presence steady and grounding even from a distance. I drew a deep breath and let it settle my nerves.

Leah’
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