Aurelia's eyes widened in horror as she took in the scene before her. Ann, her innocent little sister, stood in the doorway, her eyes wide with fear. Baron's goons loomed behind her, their granite-like faces unyielding."Sign it, lamb," Baron whispered, his voice dripping with malice. "Sign it, or they'll pay the price."Aurelia's heart raced with fear and anger. She knew she had to protect Ann at all costs. She looked down at the contract in front of her, her mind racing with options."Please, Baron," she begged, her voice shaking with desperation. "Don't hurt her. She's just a child."Baron chuckled, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Ah, but she's not just a child, lamb. She's leverage. And you're going to sign that contract, or she'll suffer the consequences."Carlos broke down in tears, his eyes wild with fear. "Aurelia, no! Don't sign it! I'll find a way to pay off the debt, I swear!"Aurelia's eyes met Ann's, and she saw the fear and trust in her sister's eyes. She knew she had
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