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WHO IS THE BETRAYER?

WHO IS THE BETRAYER?

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Chapter 1 The Perfect Illusion

Word Count: 1645    |    Released on: 22/01/2025

n, the city sprawling in the distance with its vibrant life and energy. It was the kind of view that many people dreamed of, one that was often reserved for the wealthy elite-the kind

full of designer clothes, the carefully planned social engagements that kept her in the city's most desirable circles-everything h

asn't the first time she had felt this way. She had spent her entire adult life pushing hers

name flash across it. Her heart softened, as it always did when she saw his name, even after two year

n. Can't wait to

familiar and comforting, brought an almost physical sense of relief. She repl

r in a partner-charming, attentive, successful. He was a billionaire entrepreneur, and together, they seemed like the perfect couple. He adored her, and she adored him in return. There were

urtains and the city hummed below her, the weight o

sunset beginning to fade into the night. The city lights flickered to life, casting a soft glo

his multiple ventures spanning industries that required constant oversight. Their time together had become rare in recent weeks, and although she missed him terribly, it didn't seem to

It was a video call this time, and her heart sk

dark eyes, framed by the sharpest jawline Lulu had ever seen, appeared on the

softening as she gazed a

as though exhausted. "But it's better now

"The usual-clients, meetings, and a dozen things that nee

nce made her knees weak. "You'll be fine. You'

s her cheerleader, her protector. The man who, despite his intense schedule, always found time to call her, to check in. She believed him

him. "But sometimes I think I might

that. Anyway, I was thinking we could order in tonight. Som

careers hanging over them made her smile. "I like that idea," she said, fe

o matter the stresses of their days, they always found a way to reconnect, even if just for a moment. That was one of

the delivery menus on her tablet. She wasn't quite sure what they should order, but her thoughts kept drifti

. It was so brief she almost didn't catch it, but something about it didn't sit right. It was a

her Mafred. He was always kind, always loving, and never distant.

imagine? She had seen glimpses of his secretive side before, the way he would sometimes retreat behind a wall of silence when she asked questions about his business or his

lf that tonight would be about enjoying their time together, not about questioning things that

ambient lighting, the familiar sound of the door opening brought Lulu out of her t

of a meeting. But there was something in his eyes tonight-something different. His usual confiden

arm as she walked over to greet h

uite reach his eyes. "Long

uick embrace, the tension in his body apparent despite the smile he wore. As they pulled away, their

e moment passed. Mafred took

d, a little too qui

Lulu couldn't help but feel that she was standing at the edge of something she didn't yet understand. Something was changing, and

, unable to shake the nagging thoughts that had plagued her since earlier. But when she turned to look at Mafr

s story than he was letting on. And in that moment, she realized the most unsettl

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1 Chapter 1 The Perfect Illusion2 Chapter 2 Beneath the surface3 Chapter 3 Unraveling The Threads4 Chapter 4 Into The Shadows5 Chapter 5 Unraveling The Threads6 Chapter 6 Into The Unknown7 Chapter 7 Digging Deeper8 Chapter 8 The Man Behind the Mask9 Chapter 9 Tangled Webs10 Chapter 10 A Knock in the Night11 Chapter 11 The Truth Unraveled12 Chapter 12 The Man Behind the Mask (Continued)13 Chapter 13 The Edge of Darkness14 Chapter 14 The Unseen Hand15 Chapter 15 The Final Move16 Chapter 16 Unforeseen Consequences17 Chapter 17 The Price of Secrets18 Chapter 18 A Dangerous Offer19 Chapter 19 Crossroads20 Chapter 20 The Price of Truth21 Chapter 21 Into the Fire22 Chapter 22 The Breaking Point23 Chapter 23 Shattered Illusions24 Chapter 24 The Chase Begins25 Chapter 25 No Way Back26 Chapter 26 A Dangerous Alliance27 Chapter 27 The Truth Beneath28 Chapter 28 Hunted in the Dark29 Chapter 29 The Edge of Betrayal30 Chapter 30 Running Toward the Truth31 Chapter 31 The Last Loose End32 Chapter 32 Shadows of the Past33 Chapter 33 A Deadly Truth34 Chapter 34 The Hunt Begins35 Chapter 35 Nowhere is Safe36 Chapter 36 The Enemy's Reach37 Chapter 37 Deception and Escape38 Chapter 38 Betrayal in the Dark39 Chapter 39 Running Out of Time40 Chapter 40 Trapped Between Worlds41 Chapter 41 Blood on the Water42 Chapter 42 A Desperate Gamble43 Chapter 43 The Cost of Survival44 Chapter 44 Ghosts of the Past45 Chapter 45 The Moment of Truth46 Chapter 46 Shadows of the Past47 Chapter 47 Buried Secrets48 Chapter 48 The Hunt Begins49 Chapter 49 No Turning Back50 Chapter 50 The Last Piece of the Puzzle51 Chapter 51 The Hunter's Vow52 Chapter 52 CNo Way Out53 Chapter 53 The Price of Truth54 Chapter 54 Shadows of the Past55 Chapter 55 A Dangerous Bargain