DUB'S TRAUMA
Author: Poen Konnet
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-17 20:37:20

Linda sat in her living room, going about her daily routine when her phone suddenly rang. Startled, she reached for it and glanced at the caller ID. The number was unfamiliar, but curiosity got the better of her, and she answered the call.

"Hello?" Linda's voice was filled with anticipation, wondering who could be on the other end.

A deep, mysterious voice responded. It was the voice of one of the men she had sent to attack Mrs William. "Linda, it's done. I've completed the task. You can come over to my place so we can finalize everything about the sales of the investments we took from Mrs William."

Linda's heart raced with excitement. The thrill of the moment surged through her veins, filling her with an intoxicating sense of excitement. It felt as though every nerve in her body came alive, electrified by the promise of the wealth that awaited her.

A radiant smile adorned Linda's face as she envisioned the life she would soon lead. The prospect of wealth, luxury, and the freedom it p
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