A Different Woman
Author: Freddies
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-03 02:26:32

Watching the fight between Nicholas and Darius, I couldn't help but smile. I feel so satisfied. This is what I planned for. This was all what I wanted, and it was happening just the way I wanted it to be. I crossed my leg. I slowly lifted my wine glass to my lips as I sat a little.

Just then my gaze fell on Laura, and she looked at me and shook her head and stood up, but Darius did not realize that she had left the dining hall. I stood up quickly and rushed to follow her, but I signaled for my backup to make sure to distract Darius so I can have a chance to talk to her. I ran quickly to the hallway only to see her already working quickly towards the end of the hall.

I know she was very familiar with this mansion, and she must be heading somewhere maybe to ease herself. I rushed towards her, and when I was just a few steps away from her, I began to walk slowly as she turned to move, but she seemed very scared. And then suddenly, I saw the fear vanish right there at that moment. She
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