Chapter 68: The Dangerous Encounter
Adeline worked diligently in the restaurant’s kitchen, trying to put the previous day’s unsettling experience behind her.
The steady rhythm of chopping vegetables and stirring pots was calming, but her mind kept drifting back to her friend Cordelia’s warning.
Cordelia had appeared unexpectedly in the restaurant the previous day, her face serious and her demeanor urgent.
She had explained the gravity of the situation and warned Adeline about Diego and Don, the men who had driven her home.
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The restaurant was bustling with lunchtime crowds, but Cordelia found a moment to pull Adeline aside.
The urgency in Cordelia’s voice made Adeline’s stomach churn with apprehension.
“Adeline, I need to talk to you,” Cordelia said, her eyes scanning the
