Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask novel Chapter 351

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everything and can treat women however they see fit.”

I could hear the deep disappointment in Lila’s voice. Her relationship with her mother had always been troubled, but I sensed that wasn’t her only current source of stress.

“Lila, how are th

tension in he

“Still incre

with ex

saying

“Η

rogressing with Daniel?” I asked carefully, noting the

ge, honestly.” She sighed heavily, her posture sagging e’s been acting more distant than usual lately, and that’s

dered having a direct conversation with him about what ng?”

g to work up the courage to confront him.” Her expression slightly, and she looked at me with uncertainty clouding her eyes. do you think Zander would consider renting me a room in his

ent?”

nexpected question caught me completely off guard. “Why are you ng about that possibility, Lila?”

ecause I’m starting to think Daniel wants to end our relationship, but he feels awkward about it since I’m currently living in his place. He probably assumes I have nowhere else to go-which is technically accurate at the moment, but I’

“Don’t be

reassu

avail

ho

ative arrangements.”

cross the desk to squeeze her hand newhere to go. My home is always

would welcome you without hesitation. But

with up

Daniel wants to break

you.

The way that

esn’t suggest someone who’s planning to end things.” certain of that, Gemma.” Lila’s eyes began to glisten with He’s been acting so strangely. Disappearing at odd hours for

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mysterious meetings. I just don’t know what to think anymore.”

“Lila, remember that he’s a detective working very sensitive cases. His job involves tremendous stress and dangerous situations. Maybe he’s dealing with a particularly challenging investigation that’s requiring longer hours than usual.”

“Maybe you’re right,” she whispered, though the doubt in her voice remained unmistakable.

I watched as tears threatened to spill from Lila’s eyes. She had invested her entire heart in her relationship with Daniel, had fallen completely in love with him despite the dangerous world he operated in, and would be devastated if things fell apart. But something deep inside me refused to believe that was happening. Daniel adored her, didn’t he? He certainly made it appear that way whenever I observed them together. Nevertheless, I remained prepared to support my friend through whatever challenges might lie ahead.

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