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Chapter 73

Author: Michy Gaza
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-30 07:07:09

There were footsteps approaching now. Voices.

Luca forced himself to sit upright against the wall. Dragged his sleeve across his face. Cleared his throat.

But his eyes were still red. His chest still ached like it had cracked in half.

A junior aide appeared at the far end of the hall, paused when he saw Luca on the floor.

“Sir…?”

Luca straightened, composure snapping back in jagged pieces.

“I’m fine,” he said hoarsely. “Just… needed a moment.”

The aide nodded, unsure. “Should I call Mrs. Virelli...?”

“No.” A beat. Then quieter: “Don’t tell anyone you saw me here.”

The man nodded again. Vanished quickly.

Luca stayed seated for another minute.

Willed himself to breathe.

Then rose to his feet, fixed his jacket, and walked away.

But something inside him was still lying on that floor.

And it wasn’t going to get back up anytime soon.

Meanwhile, across the estate...

Serena watched.

From the terrace window, she’d seen the corridor door shut behind Asher. Seen Luca disappear inside just minute
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