LeonNyelle stood a few feet away from me, fingers curled tight around that necklace like it was the only thing keeping her grounded. The garden lights cast a soft glow across her face, and I could see the slight tremble in her lower lip, the way her eyes kept darting sideways like she was calculating an exit.I closed the distance between us slowly, deliberately, letting her feel every inch of it. My fingers reached up and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, gentle enough to be mistaken for kindness."I saved you tonight," I said quietly, my voice low. "I think this deserves an explanation." My eyes dropped to the burner phone. "Don't you?"Her hand shot out immediately, reaching for the phone in my grip, and I pulled it back without even looking at it, keeping my eyes locked on hers the entire time. She froze."Who are you blackmailing with this?" I asked, tilting my head slightly. "Is it your husband?" I let the pause breathe for a second, then added, softer, like a blade
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