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Chapter 4

Chapter 4

I never expected Nina to come looking for me.

The restaurant was crowded that evening, the warm glow of the overhead lights casting soft reflections on the polished wooden tables. I barely looked at her when I set down the dish, just another customer in the endless stream of faces I served every day.

“Enjoy your meal.” I said, the words automatic, practiced.

But then–she spoke.

“You’re Cecilia?”

The way she said my name sent a slow chill through me.

I turned my head, finally meeting her gaze.

She was watching me, appraising me like I was something cheap on a store shelf, something barely worth a glance, let alone her attention. Her perfectly manicured fingers toyed with the stem of her wine glass, a smirk playing at the

corner of her lips.

Then, she let out a soft laugh–sharp, disdainful.

“Do you even have more than a hundred dollars on you right now?” Her voice dripped with mockery. “Where the hell did you crawl out from, huh?”

I didn’t react.

I just looked at her, my expression giving nothing away.

years by Pax’s side. You must be good at playing your cards.

But i

even know who he

my head slightly. “And if

I’d say you’re

son, their golden boy. The one who had been spoiled, adored,

entire life.

flickered with amusement, as if she could already see

his world.” She leaned forward slightly, voice lowering into something almost gentle. “Be smart about this. Pack your things

ground. “Or

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Chapter 4

“Or you’ll stick around just long enough

I said nothing.

there to

turned on my heel, ready

she moved faster.

seat and reached for

back. I

And yet-

against the polished floor, her body tilting–falling.

dragging plates and glasses down in

restaurant seemed to

moment, all I could hear was the sharp ring of

like a switch had

was the sharp, arrogant woman from seconds

expression crumpled, tears welling in her wide, delicate eyes.

voice trembling, fragile.

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