147 Vile Truths

Dread settled in her stomach – she was treading dangerous waters; she knew this very well but she had no other alternative. In any way she could, she was going to have to save Nicolas herself and it was clear who was behind his arrest. She knew before now from listening to his conversation with Giovanna that he was behind this but why he would, she had no idea. She had no idea of so much, in fact, like why Benjamin would kidnap and torture a child for start. How much of a black-hearted man was he? How he managed to be so vile surpassed her.

It was what made this whole deal even more dangerous, she knew she was dealing with the devil himself, Don Roberto was nothing compared to him. Yet, here she was and she was about to do something that would either spell the death of her or save Nicolas's life but for him, she could and would risk it all.

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