**Shadows of Betrayal**The night air was thick with tension as Sophia stood paralyzed, her heart pounding in her chest. The menacing men in dark suits closed in, their expressions cold and unreadable. The garden, once a place of solace and beauty, now felt like a trap—each perfectly trimmed hedge and marble statue a silent witness to her unfolding nightmare.Ethan shifted, positioning himself between Sophia and the approaching men, his jaw set in a defiant line. Ava, trembling but determined, clutched Sophia’s arm, her grip tight enough to leave marks. The leader of the group, a tall man with a scar running down his cheek, took another step forward, his gaze piercing through the shadows.“Ethan,” the man growled, his voice a low rumble. “You were warned to keep your distance. Now look where it’s gotten you.”Ethan smirked, though his eyes flickered with unease. “Funny, I don’t remember asking for advice. What do you want, Marco?”Marco’s smile was cold. “This isn’t about what I want,
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