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They Humiliated Her at a Luxury Gala—Then the World’s Most Feared Man Made Her His Queen / Chapter 3 / 8

Chapter 3 - Shadows Over the Ivory Tower

Conflict & World-Building: Ayla enters Matteo’s dangerous world. Jean and Mabel attempt to smear her name in the press, but Matteo turns the tables, systematically bankrupting Mabel's family business while shielding Ayla. Ayla realizes Matteo's cruelty is reserved strictly for those who harm the innocent.

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