The moment the gunshot rang out, Aria flinched, bracing for pain. But none came.Instead, Valentina staggered, her smirk faltering as blood bloomed across her shoulder.Aria gasped, realizing what had happened. Alejandro stood in the doorway, gun raised, his expression cold as death itself.“Step away from her,” he said, his voice like steel.Valentina let out a breathy laugh, staggering but refusing to fall. “You always did have good timing, Alejandro.” She turned her head slightly, eyes sharp. “But you won’t kill me. Not yet.”Alejandro’s grip on his gun didn’t waver. “Try me.”Aria took the opportunity to lunge forward, ripping the ropes off Sophia’s hands. The moment Sophia was free, she collapsed into Aria’s arms, weak but breathing.“You okay?” Aria whispered urgently.Sophia gave a shaky nod, but her eyes remained fixed on Valentina. “She was going to kill me.”“I know,” Aria said, swallowing hard.Alejandro stepped forward, his gun still trained on Valentina. “You lost.”Valen
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