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“Neighbor?” Elara’s voice cracked like a whip.
Her eyes slid past Victor’s shoulder to the luxury villa directly across the street a mansion that
had stood empty for months. Now, a moving truck occupied the driveway, workers carrying in
furniture.
Victor nodded smoothly, holding out a box of donuts as if this were a friendly morning visit.
moved in last night. I thought it was time for a change of scenery.
”
“I
Elara didn’t take the box.
A cold shiver crept down her spine. This wasn't a coincidence. He wasn’t just investigating her
anymore he was laying siege.
“Get out,
” she hissed.
Victor didn’t move.
“I have every legal right to live on a public street, Zara,
” he replied calmly.
“And as a neighbor, I
couldn’t help but notice you almost missed the school bus this mo
