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Chapter 37: Difficult Truth
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"We don't develop courage by being happy everyday. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity."
-Barbara De Angelis-
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Stefan opened the mysterious email containing the footage of what happened in front of the elevator earlier before he came and the rage he felt from seeing how his woman was humiliated was beyond words.
He didn’t think he could feel so angry in his life because of what someone did to another person. But in this case, it was Eva.
She was his baby and anyone who hurt his baby could not be left unpunished.
He was quiet for a few moments before he made a decision he never thought he would have to make in his life. He dialed a number and as soon as the number was connected, he spoke.
“Hello, I have a favor for you.” He started.
“Stefan, it has been some time since I last heard from you directly. Of course, you’re one of my favorite h
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