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ADELINE
The moment the sinister words left Charles’ lips, my’s world tilted on its axis.
My breath came in shallow gasps, but I refused to show weakness. Vladimir being tortured- My nails dug into my palms as I clenched my fists, my entire body trembling with barely restrained fury.
I pulled away from Vladimir without a second thought, my legs moving before my mind could catch up. In the next moment, I was in front of Charles, grabbing his collar with a force that made the room collectively gasp.
“Who the hell are you?” I demanded, my voice shaking with rage.
“And what were you doing with my brother?”
I glared at Charles not knowing what he was playing. Why he was doing this. Behind me, Vladimir stood abruptly, his voice urgent.
“Adeline!”
But Charles… Charles only look
