Chapter Two Hundred And Ten
The night did not bring any real rest. The silver moonlight gradually faded away, replaced by the harsh, burning desert sun that flooded the huge glass windows of the villa. But inside my chest, the cold feeling of fear never lifted. I had not slept even a single minute after seeing Nina’s twisted, evil smile at the bottom of the grand staircase.
By noon, the entire mansion felt like a boiling pot ready to explode. I walked through the long stone corridors with my guard completely up. I watched every single shadow and waited for her next move.
Khalid had left the house very early in the morning. He had an important secondary meeting with the regional port authorities in downtown Dubai. His absence left me completely alone to manage the giant estate and the st
