"Eli, do you truly believe that this will work out well for you?" Although Lina's tone was serene, almost calming, it was clear that there was poison in her words.
As her words swept over me, I stopped in my tracks, my heart thumping in my chest. She seemed to have a talent for seeing me when I was at my weakest, but I had been trying to stay away from her since our last altercation.
I slowly turned to look at her. With her arms folded and a cunning grin on her lips, she stood at the edge of the packhouse garden. Although she gave the impression that she was carefree, the danger in her eyes betrayed a different reality.
"Lina, what do you want?" Despite the uneasiness that was creeping up my spine, I asked in a firm voice.
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