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Chapter 49

Author: Andrian Alex
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Chapter 49

Lyla's POV:

The legs of my chair screeched against the tiled floor as I pushed it back abruptly. All eyes darted toward me, their questions halting mid-sentence.

My heart pounded in my chest as I stood, feeling like I was on a stage I never signed up for.

"Excuse me." I started, forcing a calmness into my voice I didn’t feel. "Can I get directions to the bathroom?"

The woman seated beside Le Bronx, a small figure with sharp features and piercing green eyes, offered a polite smile. "Of course. Follow me." Her voice was calm.

I nodded and followed her. She led me through the sprawling beach house. The house itself was grand, its high ceilings adorned with chandeliers, and the walls were lined with artwork that likely cost more than my entire wardrobe.

Every corner spoke of wealth and power.

Finally, we arrived at a corridor. She gestured toward a door at the end of the hall. "There you go." She said, her smile lingering.

“Thank you.” I replied, assuming she’d leave, but in
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