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Instead, Emma now stood alone by the garden wall, hiding behind a potted fern.<\/p>\n

Just then, a commotion stirred at the front gate.<\/p>\n

A loud honk.<\/p>\n

Followed by gasps.<\/p>\n

Then silence.<\/p>\n

A sleek, white limousine rolled to a stop directly outside the estate. Its polished surface gleamed under the garden lights. Guests began murmuring.<\/p>\n

\u201cWho\u2019s that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIs it a celebrity?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIs that\u2026 the mayor?\u201d<\/p>\n

The chauffeur stepped out, a tall man in black. He walked around the car and opened the back door with a smooth flourish.<\/p>\n

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Instead, Emma now stood alone by the garden wall, hiding behind a potted fern. Just then, a commotion stirred at the front gate. A loud honk. Followed by gasps. Then silence. A sleek, white limousine rolled to a stop directly outside the estate. Its polished surface gleamed under the garden lights. Guests began murmuring. \u201cWho\u2019s…<\/p>\n

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