The Price of Deception

The ride-share car slowly pulled up in front of them. Clara caught sight of Dante's frozen steps from the corner of her eye, a mocking smile forming on her lips.

Opening the car door, she got in, casually slipping off her suit jacket.

Dante clenched his phone tightly, staring intently at the jacket Clara had thrown aside, feeling like he could barely breathe from the weight in his chest.

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