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What to do? Roselynn’s mind raced as she tried to think of a way out. She

didn’t want to escalate the situation, but it seemed like Gwain was running

out of patience.

Gwain spoke up, his tone cold and dismissive. “We’re friends of Miss Roselynn,

and we’re going to a very important place. You’re in the way–get lost!”

“Oh, I get it now!” Shane exclaimed, his eyes narrowing as he pieced things

together. “You’ve been keeping Roselynn hostage, haven’t you? That’s why

she hasn’t been able to contact us!”

Roselynn sighed inwardly. So much for trying to handle this peacefully. She

still forced a smile and tried to give Shane a hint. “Shane, go back and tell

Emmanuel that I’m fine. There’s no need to look for me anymore.”

Her words were meant to signal him to get help, but Shane, as usual, missed

the hint. Instead, he grew more agitated. “Roselynn, why would you tell Manny

to stop looking for you? He’s been going crazy trying to find you all over the

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city!”

3

At this, Gwain gave Hank a look, signaling him to take action. Hank grinned

it out, you’re not going anywhere either,”

a quick motion, he struck Shane

trained in martial arts, was no

sent

times before coming to a

had just caught up,

realized that they had just found Emmanuel’s

get in touch with him! But I don’t have his

dialed her father, hoping he

over to

to Gwain, her voice pleading. “Mr.

I

can

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for instructions. Gwain

a chilling gesture across his

straight to

sank, fear chilling her

despite being shaken from the hit, suddenly burst into laughter. “Oh,

it! So, you’re Gwain Lannister, huh? And you call yourself the

You’re unfit to even lick the soles

intent at the insult. Shane, noticing

tactics. “Don’t believe me? Let me run

you two can settle this once

flee. He knew

could get back to

cold laughter echoed through the garden. “Don’t mention that

even worthy of carrying

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flat, as Gwain had no respect

a

end him

Sonia screamed in terror. Neither of them

to help, and they could only

Toma Residence, Denis burst into the room

on a video call with Mackenzie. “Mr. Lowe, we’ve

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