Betrayed on the wedding day
Vanessa continued, her tone low but laced with menace.
The ally nodded, his eyes flickering with a mix of fear and guilt.
“Of course, Miss.”
After he left, Vanessa sank back into her seat, exhaling deeply. Satisfaction lingered for a moment, but paranoia soon began to creep in. Were they truly loyal? she wondered. Her gaze drifted toward the window, the glittering city lights only emphasizing her deep loneliness.
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Elsewhere in the city, Adrian stared at his phone, his eyes sharp. A message had just arrived, sending a surge through his chest.