's heart bled. Alessia's next move was unpredictable. But Sophia was ready. A mysterious figure emerged from the shadows. Marcus. Julian's loyalist. "Alessia's planning something big," Marcus warn

age the auction. Bring Alessia down. But Sophia's doubts lingered: Could Marcus be trusted? Was Julian's life still in danger? As they prepared for the high-stakes mission. Sophia's phone buzzed. Unknown number. "Sophia...listen." A haunting

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