"Damn Aline," I grumble under my breath, envisioning, with increasing temptation, silencing her with the very object of her assault. Her behavior, uncouth and wild, has escalated in its madness."Luna, your indiscretion with Rafe is unforgivable," Aline taunts, her smirk dripping with malice.Her vindictiveness is not news to me, yet her recent actions border on the extreme."You can't insult me indefinitely, Aline," I retort, maintaining my composure.Her laughter, a scornful sound, rings out as she squares her stance, regarding me as one would a lesser being."Do you understand who I am?" she challenges with arrogant superiority. "I am the President's daughter. My father leads this nation, while yours is nothing more than a pitiful gambler.""Aline!" I exclaim, my patience waning.Approaching, she presses a finger to my chin, her contempt palpable."You're resilient, like a cockroach, hard to exterminate. Even my previous attempts have failed."I push her hand away, only to be met w
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