had to get it of here no matter what, and she was

on. She had always made it clear that she didn't wa

l I wanted was to escape this place, and

l, I'd definitely want to leave," I replied, noticing a smile creeping ont

ouldn't say no to her terms, why would I eve

rp word and dismissive gesture only added to my frustratio

orically. The stakes were high, and I knew that if I didn't act soon

r as she continued to s

you really want to l

dnapped on their wedding day? "Just show me the way, and I'll walk out of here

the way. I could sense her excitement abo

er so much?" She halted and turned to face me, her expre

and I have every right to reclaim what's mine, no matte

e, especially since he called her name so often and didn't want to let me go just bec

held it. Turning back to Harper, I saw her seething with rage, he

e like that" I shouted, advancing toward h

of my feelings for him. She took what was rightfully mine, and don't you dare come here and pre

had to do. You brought this on yours

ck off," I snapped, my fury palpabl

regret it," she shot back, her words linge

sister's house with her husband. It was evident she was infatuated with Do

he kitchen, where the staff was busy at

arking an idea. Without considering the risks, I realized Dominic likely had hi

al uniforms hung. I quickly donned one, ensuring I wore

unexpectedly encountered a woman who

she commanded, and I nodded in response, speechless. This was an

, leaving the mansion for the market. Once we arrived, I tr

stroom?" I asked, fabrica

alk all the way back to the mansion," she warned.

ery store, glancing back cautiously. Suddenly, I collided with so

see you there," I apologized,

n froze, gasping, which caught my attention. Sh

noticing her expression

?" she breathed, her eyes

finish, she wrapped her arms around me tightly, kno

she exclaimed, her breath hitching as she clutc

me is Chrissa, and I'm from Russia,

he tears that had gathered in her eye

er gaze scanning my face, an

er," she apologized, and I felt a wave of anxiety wash over me as I glanced arou

ng to escape from someone, and I co

ked, her concern evident as I nodd

y hand and leading me toward her vehicle. I didn't resist

off, but I could feel her eyes on

, don't I?" I asked, and s

at all. For a moment, I really t

quired, noticing the sadnes

to me, and...I failed her.." she said whispering the las

o was curious, I wanted to know what had happened to her, I wanted to, Dominic had said she was belive t

now what wa happening and who this woman was everyone kept relating me to, I

ng road away from the chaos of the city. "Eve was... she was my best friend," she finally admitted, her

tched into her features as she spoke. "I thought

of guilt for the resemblance that had caused

be following us. "She got involved with some dangerous people. I tried to warn her, . One day

hill run do

ll alive?" I asked, my v

firm but laced with uncertainty. "But every day th

o hear that"I sa

was feeling sad for Eve, I knew it was the same woman who was married to D

cident site, so inside of an accident, it became a crime s

id with wide eyes as t

roclaimed and I could feel