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7 - The other woman

Author: Scarlett Rain
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-01 06:26:07

ADELINA'S POV

A gentle tap on my shoulders jolted me from my slumber. My eyes popped out to meet a set of strange dark eyes. "We have arrived," he said, then gave me his hand, which I accepted. My head was spinning a bit.

I was able to recognize him as the man Mikhail handed me over to. He led me out of the car, we were in an estate of a sort. An enormous mansion that screamed wealth stood in the background.

It was already evening; the sun was already crossing the horizon, spreading its orange hue around the sky. "Is this Mikhail's place?" I asked as my eyes darted around to admire the spacious environs. The estate was close to the mountains, far from the busy city, with the property spreading over a large expanse of forest.

Mikhail must either be very introverted or love nature to enjoy staying in such a place. "It is Mr Romanov for you and we need to get you into something presentable." His eyes darted around my iconic bloody wedding dress that was torn. My heart
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