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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!”

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

since you’ve figured it out, you’re not going anywhere either,”

quick motion, he

arts, was

was sent tumbling across

coming

just caught up, screamed in fear, ducking behind

realized that they had

in touch with him! But I don’t have his number. In

father, hoping he

rushing over to prevent Hank

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

for you? I remember

can

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paused, looking to Gwain for instructions. Gwain considered her

a chilling gesture across his throat. “Leave

straight

fear chilling her to the

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

Gwain Lannister, huh? And you call yourself

to even lick the

intent at the

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

you two can settle this

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

he could get back to Emmanuel, there might still

through the garden. “Don’t mention that

He isn’t even worthy of

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fell flat, as Gwain had no respect for

swift motion, he unleashed a powerful

end him

both Roselynn and Sonia screamed in terror. Neither

strength or skill to help, and they

the Toma Residence, Denis burst into the room

a video call with

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