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She had attempted to excuse herself multiple times throughout the evening, but he had blocked every escape
route.
Later, that man had even forced her to drink the wine he had spiked.
Zoie had refused to budge or bend to that man. She had never imagined, however, that he would strip away her
choice and force her compliance.
Her fingers had nearly grasped the door handle when his grip yanked her backward into the room. Complete
despair had crashed over Zoie at that crushing moment.
Then, the private room door had burst open without warning. Johnson had materialized in the doorway like her
personal savior stepping from the shadows. Relief had flooded through her entire being, followed by a surge of
pure exhilaration that made her pulse race.
Even though Johnson had maintained his cold distance toward her afterward, Zoie couldn't help but feel her
heart flutter for him.
It was at that moment Zoie beceven more determined to win over Johnson, no matter the cost. She had a
plan that had lived in her mind for weeks, but fear of failure had paralyzed her into inaction.
Now, Zoie steeled herself with newfound courage. She had to take the gamble, regardless of how dangerous it
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtmight prove. What if fortune smiled upon her efforts and she succeeded?
Her eyes blazed with fierce determination as the possibility took root.
Back inside the private room, Johnson chose to let the incident slide. He said nothing about it to Belinda and
Bethany.
After they finished their meal, the group left the restaurant, and each went their own way home.
Belinda discovered Lucas already waiting for her when she arrived home.
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Surprise flickered across her features. “You're hearlier thantoday.”
“Everything wrapped up ahead of schedule, so | decided to cback early,” Lucas responded, warmth
spreading across his face.
Belinda crossed the room and settled beside him on the sofa.
Lucas studied her expression before speaking. “I tested the waters with Faye during lunch today.”
Belinda’s eyebrows lifted slightly at this unexpected revelation.
Lucas continued after a brief
hesitation, “Her reactions seemed
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Nothing bisviosly suspicious in her
behavior. But...” His voice trailed off.
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Without warning, Lucas reached out and pulled Belinda against his chest, his arms encircling her protectively.
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