Chapter 27: Hiding The Truth

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{Naomi POV} “Who stole from Enzo?” Maya asked, staring at us with a smug smile. I froze in shock, my throat tightening so much that words refused to come out. I could only pray she hadn’t heard everything I said. Turning to face her fully, I forced strength into my voice while Chloe stood silently beside me. "It's none of your business, Maya.” She rolled her eyes. “I heard you from the start, Naomi.” Her steps echoed as she came closer, scanning me from head to toe as if she could see whether I was hiding something on me. “So don’t try to play dumb.” I swallowed hard, bile rising in my throat. My whole body felt tense, my palms clammy with fear. I opened my mouth to defend myself, but Chloe’s hand pressed lightly on my arm, stopping me. “You heard us, that’s good,” Chloe said, her voi

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