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Capture Prey

Author: Winifred K
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-02 16:50:07

On a dreamy summer night, a luxurious cruise dinner is held at Valleybrook.

In the banquet hall, lights glitter and wine flows, creating an atmosphere of opulence.

The entire event is a dazzling display of grandeur, filled with guests from esteemed families, business magnates, and politicians. They raise their glasses and engage in lively conversation, creating a bustling scene.

Phoebe lowers her gaze, mechanically linking her arm with Alexander's as they step into the dinner hall.

The crystal chandeliers reflect her slender figure. Her long gown trails behind her, requiring her to gently lift it with her fingers, which only adds to her elegance and charm.

Yet with each step she takes, her heart tightens. Her palms are slick with nervous sweat, for this is a place she had visited three years ago.

Entering again fills her with an unsettling dread, as memories of that night flood back.

Phoebe glances at him with suspicion, her long fingers gripping his arm tightly.

Why did he bring her
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