Love in Debt Trap

f in such a perilous situation, and now the shadows of her life with Leon loomed even larger. Just as

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on her, suffocating her with memories of his imposing presence and the implications

e tried to regain a sense of normalcy, but each encounter only deepened her despair. T

e turned to see Leon leaning against the doorframe, a predatory look in his eyes.

how her fear. "What do you want, Leon?" s

is faring," he replied, stepping cl

t back, her anger flaring. "I

s down her spine. "Prisoner or guest, the distincti

e could dismiss her feelings, how he twisted her situation to suit his narra

ifting to something darker. "You may be innocent, but that do

him intimidate her. "I refuse to accept thi

I hold all the cards. Your husband might think he owns you, but in truth, you ar

s echoed in her mind as she stared out into the garden, tears blurring her vision. S

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room. The elegant table was set for one, the silverware glinting under the soft glow of the chand

Leon strode in, looking impeccably dressed in a tailored suit. "

t him. "I'd ra

iss out on my delightful company? You wound me, Kayla." He to

main calm. "What do you want from me,

ly serious. "And I want to see how far I can push you.

voice rising. "That's not going to h

ps. "Control is an illusion, Kayla. What you see as control, I see

s. "Is that what you call it? You'

for your own good. The world is a cruel

head. "You think locking me away is prote

're right. But pawns can become queens, Kayl

her reality into something that sounded almost appealing. "

s expression. "You think you can return to Reza? Afte

e no longer wanted her, and the thought of returning to a life without love fel

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her. She was a prisoner, not just in the mansion, but in her own mind. Leon's words hau

She would not allow him to break her spirit. She would find a way to escape thi

f become a pawn in Leon's game. She would find a way to reclaim her li

ope that there was a way out, a way to break free from t