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Power unleashed
Author: Evie Penheart
last update2025-09-23 15:30:25

Chapter Twelve

The moment the banquet finally thinned, Isabella Reyes turned toward Adrian Cole. Her expression, which had been cold steel in front of everyone else, softened just slightly.

“Come with me,” she said quietly.

Catherine Moretti frowned, but Adrian raised a hand, wordlessly asking her to wait. He followed Isabella down a side corridor, their footsteps echoing against polished marble until they reached a private office. The door shut with a heavy click, sealing the noise of the auction outside.

Catherine remained in the hallway, arms folded, her gaze sharp but patient.

Inside, the silence was suffocating. Adrian stood across from Isabella, studying her calm face. “Here we are?”

For once, Isabella did not posture. Her hands trembled slightly as she reached into her clutch and withdrew a small velvet case—the very same handed to him after the auction. She pushed it across the table toward him.

“You’ve been searching for this,” she said softly. “Even before your accide
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