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Chapter 62

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VIVIAN POV

“Do not scare her” a voice said behind me, I turned back and it was Mrs Isabella.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. I had been scared, thinking that this was the end of me. But as I looked at Mrs. Isabella, I saw a warm smile on her face, and her eyes sparkled with kindness.

"I am deeply sorry with the way I approached you, my dear," she said, holding my hands in hers. "I had to call my bodyguard to help me stop you because I was busy with something very important inside. I am so sorry, sweetie."

I was taken aback by her apology. Why was she being so nice to me? I didn't know her from anywhere, and yet she was acting like we were old friends.

As I stood there, lost in thought, my phone suddenly vibrated. It was Kian's call. I hesitated, wondering if I should pick it up in front of Mrs. Isabella. But she eyed me to pick the call, so I did.

"Hello?" I said, trying to sound calm.

"Hey, are you okay?" Kian's voice was warm and concerned. "My men just called
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