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CHAPTER 7 — The Ashes of Control

Arya showed up at the penthouse that afternoon.

“You’re trending,” she said.

Adrian didn’t respond.

She frowned. “Adrian, people are saying—”

“Get out,” he said suddenly.

She blinked. “What?”

“I said get out.”

She hesitated.

Then left.

Adrian stayed alone.

For the first time in years.

No assistants.

No calls.

No control.

Just silence.

And a growing realization:

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He was not the one who left Mara trapped.

Mara was the one who left him behind.

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