The Mafias Princess

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rthday, s

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ed slightly. "

t and pulled out a sleek black ca

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the card, stunned

aist, pulling her closer. "Bella, you'

her forehead before steppin

s group of friends, who had been watching

moment, clutching the card

eir way toward class, Isab

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from wealthy fam

never forgot. In a few months, they would grad

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think he de

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night would be perfect. A birthd

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ria's room, shopping bags

of the mirror, trying

recognize

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rowned. "W

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said. "It's a surpr

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with a reassuring smile. "T

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