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For several seconds, Derrick said nothing. When he finally spoke again, his voice was colder than before. "Because love doesn't solve everything."Mia clenched her jaw. "That's not an answer.""Yes, it is." Derek shit back "No, it isn't."Mia argued Derrick sighed heavily.Almost impatiently."Mia, Elena created this problem herself."The statement made Mia's blood boil. "Don't you dare—""Why shouldn't I?" Derek voice rose slightly. "Why should I risk my life for something I didn't create?"The words struck the three women like a slap.Derrick continued before anyone could interrupt. "If everything Rebecca told me is true, then Elena got herself involved with dangerous people.""Rebecca lied." Jessica argued "Maybe." Derek answer was immediate. "But maybe she didn't." The uncertainty in his voice was all Mia needed to hear because it meant he had already chosen.He had already abandoned Elena but He simply didn't want to admit it.A long silence followed before Derrick finally del

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An hour later, the three women stepped out of a taxi in front of an imposing glass skyscraper whose polished exterior reflected the afternoon sunlight.Ross Investment Enterprises.The company name was displayed prominently above the entrance.Mia swallowed nervously.Then led the way inside.The interior lobby was even more impressive than they had expected.Marble flooring stretched across the enormous reception area while employees moved efficiently throughout the building, creating an atmosphere that felt more like the headquarters of a multinational corporation than the home of a man rumored to control half of Miami's criminal underworld.The three women approached the reception desk.The receptionist greeted them politely."Good afternoon. How may I help you?"Mia forced a smile."We're here to see Chairman Ross."The receptionist immediately nodded. "Do you have an appointment?""No."The woman maintained her professional smile. "I'm sorry, but Chairman Ross only accepts schedu

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Mia exhaled slowly, as if forcing herself to push through the weight of Vincent Ross’s presence, and when she finally spoke, her voice carried a sharp edge of determination that refused to break under pressure. “There’s no need for introductions anymore,” she said firmly, her gaze locked on him, “because we already know who you are. And we’re not here to play games.” Jessica stiffened slightly beside her, while Stacy shifted uneasily in her seat, but Mia didn’t move, didn’t blink, didn’t give Vincent the satisfaction of seeing hesitation in her eyes. “We know you took Elena,” she continued, her voice rising with conviction, “and we’re not leaving here until you release her right now.” For a moment, silence settled in the room so heavily it felt like the air itself had tightened. Vincent Ross finally stopped what he was doing. Slowly, deliberately, he set his pen down on the desk. Then he stood. The movement was unhurried, controlled, almost casual, yet it shifted the entire at

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Vincent studied her for a moment. Then turned away slightly, walking back toward the couch.For a brief moment, he said nothing when he finally spoke, his voice carried something different. “Even if I wanted to release her,” he said calmly, “I can’t.”Jessica froze. “What do you mean?”Vincent glanced over his shoulder. “Elena Jefferson is no longer in my custody.”The words hit the room like a second shockwave.Stacy blinked.Jessica frowned in confusion.Mia slowly straightened again, her expression tightening. “What are you saying right now? “Then where is she?” Stacy demanded.Vincent’s expression remained unreadable. “She is safe,” he said simply. “But she is not here.”Because for the first time since this entire nightmare began—They realized Vincent Ross was not their final answer.He was only another door.And whatever was behind it… was worse than they expected.Mia’s brows knitted tightly as Vincent’s words settled in the air, and after a brief silence she finally spoke, h

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Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34