The Billionaire's Cousin

ark cloud. Never betray me. There was no mistaking the warning in his voice, but what tru

her. Her stomach was too twisted in knots to eat. Instead, she focused on Anthony, who c

t. "You still haven't to

k tugging at his lips. "Y

ranger giving me rules about my own life, I

ping his coffee. "W

her off guar

y day?" He gestured toward the oversized hoodie and legg

ad the luxury of packing when she fl

"You do. And you'll l

her opinion was irrelevant. But arguing with him felt

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rom the life she had left behind-one filled with fear, bruises, and broken promises. Now, she was here, s

in," Anthony's voice bro

him. "I have a lo

for a moment before he lo

mporary inconvenience. He spoke as if she t

exclusive boutique. Sophia hesitated

, his tone amuse

e lavish store. This wasn't just shopping-it was tran

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ne more expensive than the last. Sophia ran her fingers over

m smile. "Mr. Philip, welcome

ut Anthony beat her to it. "She's w

ying to understand Sophia's significance in

fit. Every time she hesitated, Anthony would simply say, "Get it." It was overwhel

hony's gaze darkened. His usual smug expression was g

voice lower than before

at her sent shivers down her spine. Was i

aring at the woman reflected in i

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signer clothes in tow. Sophia was exhausted, but before

ai

. His touch was firm but not forcefu

ked onto hers, "we have an ev

. "And you ex

"I don't expect

hed her j

e he released her. "Because every

eight of his words settl

i

ony Philip was playing, but sh

was no esc