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Vanessa finally approached him just as Riccardo pushed himself off his car, his eyes catching hers.

“You’re here,” Riccardo said, nodding as he saw her standing next to him.

“Yes. Let’s go.” Vanessa replied, moving towards the car door without looking at him.

But Riccardo moved faster, stepping ahead to open the door for her. Vanessa glanced at him for a moment but didn’t say anything as she got inside. He quietly shut the door behind her and hurried around to his side.

Once he got in, Riccardo started the car, the engine humming to life. He smoothly pulled onto the road, his focus on driving.

“Where are we going exactly?” Vanessa asked after a few minutes of silence, her gaze fixed ahead.

“We’re heading to your company,” Riccardo replied, his tone steady as his hands gripped the wheel.

Vanessa turned to face him, raising an eyebrow. “My company? Why there?”

“That’s where the signal came from,” Riccardo explained, his eyes still on the road as he navigated through the quiet str
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Do you guys think Damien is involved in all of this? Share your thoughts with me.

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Mary Callaham
I dont think so, remember he doesn't know about the chilren
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