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In the dimly lit room, Bella sat with her thoughts clouded by worry and doubt. She had sensed an impending unease — a shadow of deceit creeping around her. However, what transpired was far beyond what she could have anticipated: The depth of betrayal left her reeling.

As she pondered the turn of events, a sudden realization struck her like lightning. Her body jolted and she rose abruptly, with widening eyes in shock. In a hushed tone almost to herself, she murmured: "If Mikel were to inquire about his debt then who orchestrated this elaborate scheme? Framing me and escaping with precious jewels – could it be that he indeed started this deceit but remains insatiable for more gains?" She shook her head slowly as if dismissing those false doubts; surely he wasn't so greedy yet desperate enough! No... there must have been another puppet master pulling these intricate strings behind the plot intentionally concocted against her- But who was it?!

The air was heavy with suspicion as Bella str