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Chapter 58

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The streets were quieter than usual, the evening air crisp as Carmela walked aimlessly, her arms hugging her body for warmth. She didn’t know where she was going—she just knew she needed to be away from Blackwood Estate.

Her mind was a tangled mess of emotions, looping through the conversation with Damion, the confrontation with her father, and the unbearable weight of knowing that the life she thought she had was built on lies.

Her footsteps slowed as she reached a dimly lit street, neon signs flickering along the row of upscale lounges and bars. Laughter and music spilled from within, but Carmela barely registered them.

She just wanted peace.

A sharp laugh cut through the air, followed by the sound of heels clicking against the pavement.

“Lucas, baby, you’re no fun tonight.”

Carmela’s breath hitched at the name.

She turned instinctively, and sure enough—just a few feet away, leaning casually against a sleek black sports car, was Lucas.

His dark eyes flickered with amusement as he sp
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