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Leanne had never been comfortable around De predatory glint in his eyes, was downright unse

spoken to her, with a

She could still recall the last time he’d touched her had, and it felt like being ensnared by a viper.

But he always managed to present himself as a gentleman, making her wonder if she was misjudging him.

He was adept at toggling between innocence and sleaze, so much so it seemed almost schizophrenic.

With no hard evidence, Leanne couldn’t be completely certain he was the culprit.

Frowning, she made a point to walk past Derek White without giving him the time of day.

Unbeknownst to her, as she left, Derek’s gaze lingered on her retreating figure, his facade of decency slipping away to reveal a smirk tinged with darkness.

Curtis treated her like disposable garments, and it appeared his latest conquest had arrived sooner than anticipated.

unnerving feeling returned, possibly heightened by the twisted greeting card she’d received.

edge.

luggage in tow, ready to crash at her. place for

that no more flowers were to b accepted. Since then, the

calm was almost

she might have doubted its existence, suspecting it to be

be

Joy’s phone rang with a crisis from work, an issue with a case that needed immediate

away.

red-eye

reminded her, “Didn’t he say he’s joining you on the

for a last-minute trip does make. me feel a

Joy reassured Leanne. “I told Selina to come over and Don’t worry alright? Call me if

at the clock. “You’ll miss the trai “Damn it.” Joy dashed

ent hurry”

but as she prepared to wash up, the lights in cer apartment abruptly went out,

her hands, she scrambled back to the dining room, fumbled for her phone, and switched on the flashlight, finally easing the suffocating tension that had seized her

A power outage?

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