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• Chris nodded obediently, acknowledging his orders before swiftly exiting the room. As Dane sat alone in the silence, an unsettling thought gnawed at him—a realization that they were planning something behind his back to keep Scarlett away from him. But Dane was resolved; he would not allow anyone or anything to come between them. He would fight tooth and nail to hold onto the woman who had captured his heart.
• Meanwhile, in a world far removed from Dane's schemes and plans, Lincoln Blake had successfully executed a plan to deceive Creighton. His cunning had allowed him to create an opportunity for escape—a chance to whisk Scarlett away on a private plane to Italy, a place of secrecy and sanctuary.
• As they settled into their seats, the anticipation of their new beginning coursed through Lincoln's veins. He couldn't help but marvel at Scarlett's ethereal beauty as she sat beside him. She was like an angel—untouched by the darkness that had plagued their lives.