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Chapter 71

Author: ONYINYE
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**A Choice That Changes Everything**

The sirens grew louder.

Ayesha stood frozen, the detonator in one hand, her sister’s gaze locked onto hers.

What now?

Leena had finally surrendered. But was it really over?

A Moment of Uncertainty

Arman’s voice crackled over the comms. “Ayesha, do you copy? What’s happening in there?”

She exhaled slowly, pressing the device’s off-switch. “Situation under control.”

A pause.

Then, relief in his tone. “You did it.”

Ayesha wasn’t sure if that was true.

She turned back to Leena.

Her sister’s hands were at her sides, defeated but not broken.

“I should hand you over,” Ayesha murmured.

Leena let out a quiet laugh. “Yes. You should.”

Ayesha swallowed. “But?”

Leena tilted her head. “But will you?”

A Decision That Defines the Future

Ayesha should turn her in.

Leena had spent years manipulating, deceiving, and hurting people in her quest for power.

She deserved to face the consequences.

But at the same time…

Ayesha knew what would happen if Leena went to priso
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