Chapter 108
Author: Chocolà
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Aaliyah was in shock, her body vibrated as she struggled to come to terms with the revelation her eyes beheld. This was the same man that she had decided to give a chance and entrust her safety to.

Curiosity got the better part of Aaliyah and she decided to follow him.

It was a risky decision but Aaliyah had always been careful most of her life and there was never much of a difference so why not.

The man had his back to her and Aaliyah did not want to jump into conclusion immediately so she kept her mind blank and clear with the possibility that it was just someone with the same physique as who she suspected.

Aaliyah did not know much of him and all she could do was follow.

While Aaliyah followed, a certain man at a distance had also been watching her and following her.

He also had a habit of keeping his eyes in her but when his trail led him to a warehouse, he was alarmed and he immediately changed his focus.

"They are heading to the warehouse, clear all evidence." It was a short ca
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