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19: The Back Story

Author: stylomortel
last update Last Updated: 2022-02-07 13:24:15

Elena's past life

My heart pounded hard as I looked at my reflection in the mirror. The lowly dress is fine, but if I only have any other choice than this disguise, I will not dare resort to this. I sighed and turned to the househelp lying on my bed.

"Sorry, Alora," I said silently.

I had to escape the mansion and go to them Ezera because I promised I would go to the auction. But Father didn't allow me to go. It's an underground auction, different sects and powerful persons will be involved. So I know why he is worried.

I am nervous, too. But I knew it would be impossible for me to be damned if Desmond and my cousin Ezera were there.

"After you put the househelp to sleep, go to the maid's quarter. You know there's a door there. The guard outside won't be there at that time, I've already found a way," said Ezera who had planned everything before yet that night.

I sighed as I bow my head, walking slowly out of my chamber. I met a waitres

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The use of personal pronouns is confusing. Ezera is a she or he?
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