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The Secret Richie?

In a world where power and wealth dictate the rules of the game, a single twist of fate can catapult an outcast to the highest echelons of society. Our protagonist, struggling to make ends meet in a cold, unforgiving city, is thrust into unimaginable wealth and influence overnight. But with this newfound affluence comes a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and dark secrets. As they step into a world they never imagined, they must navigate the dangerous waters of elite circles, family feuds, and the price of hidden truths. Along the way, they will uncover powers they never knew they possessed, forge unexpected alliances, and face enemies both old and new, all while wrestling with a secret that could destroy everything. Their rise to power may be swift, but can they handle the fallout when the masks come off?

Muriel_26 · Urbano
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89 Chs

The Answer

The forest was dark, the only light filtering through the thick canopy from a pale, distant moon. Sarah's breath came in short gasps as she clung to Max's hand, the chill of the night air seeping through her skin. They'd stopped running, but her heart was still racing, her mind spinning with questions and fear.

"What just happened?" she whispered, trying to catch her breath.

Max turned to her, his expression shadowed by something she couldn't read. "I don't know, Sarah," he murmured, his voice steady yet full of tension. "But whatever it is, it's connected to Alex."

At the sound of Alex's name, Sarah's chest tightened. Memories of him flooded back—the warmth of his hand, the way he'd look at her with that soft, unreadable expression. She hadn't been able to get him out of her mind, and now this…this mystery.

"Do you think…" Her voice faltered, then dropped to a whisper. "Do you think he's still out there? Watching us?"