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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

you’ve figured it out, you’re not going anywhere

a quick motion, he

arts, was no match for

sent tumbling across the

coming to a

caught up, screamed in fear, ducking behind

that they had just found Emmanuel’s

him! But I don’t have his number. In

father, hoping he could

to prevent Hank from delivering

turned to Gwain, her voice pleading. “Mr. Gwain, didn’t you

Tome for you? I remember now!

can recite

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to Gwain for instructions.

chilling gesture across his throat. “Leave

go running straight to

heart sank, fear chilling her

hit, suddenly burst into laughter. “Oh,

you’re Gwain Lannister, huh? And you call

You’re unfit to even lick

flashed with murderous intent at the insult. Shane, noticing

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

two can settle this once and

around, trying to flee. He knew he couldn’t save Roselynn

could get back

echoed through the garden.

He isn’t even worthy of carrying

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as Gwain had no respect

he unleashed a

to end him then

Sonia screamed in terror. Neither

skill to help,

Toma Residence,

on a video call with Mackenzie. “Mr. Lowe,

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