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long breath. The air in the opulent hallway hung t

und sense of annoyance and sheer exhaustion settled into my b

lutch. I pulled it out to

ll my fault. Harrison insisted on staying with me, I couldn't convince him otherwise

rcastic smile curving my lips. This

the thread, permanently revokin

gown had served its purpose, and no

sharp click of my heels echoing w

. My makeup remained flawless, and my eyes held the cold, hard g

l a car, return to the Beaumont estate, and pack my essenti

r hit my bare shoulders. The chill acted as a welcome stimulant, sharpe

the main entrance, opting for the quiet, s

premium car on my phone. The a

lt as an unlicensed black van abr

ark hoodies vaulted out, flanking me with practice

y. I took a calculated step back, my hand s

a delicate heiress in a white gown. They had absolutely no idea

th us," the larger man

h icy condescensio

lent, lunging fo

nd around my arm, I yielded to his momentum. I stepped smoothly into hi

seized the opening, twisting my body with f

harp, titanium tactical pen disguised as a lipstick. I drove the met

ing his bleeding ha

t comical. They had expected a scr

ivoted sharply out of his path, bringing the steel-reinforced

ural howl, collap

s toward the street. The second man recovered faster than ant

nch of his sweat and cheap cologne assa

ngth, I snapped my head backward, driving the hard b

eamed, releasing his hold instantly. I landed gracefully on the

on the concrete, my expression devoid of pity. T

ted toe of my heel firmly onto his uninjured hand. I applied a calcul