ly
ted into a frantic, calculating gleam. Shwfound resolve. "If the estate finds out Jacob spent his wedding night at his underground base
dors to The Elder's Suite. Fronnie, Exa's stone-faced Enforcer Ma
s to his soldiers on his wedding night speaks volumes," Exa sneered, her voice like dry leaves. "But to maintain the Collins' facade be
her rage, nod
uffocating with expensive perfume and silent judgment. The
ile and offered her a custom silk scarf. Instead of the explosive tantrum everyone expected, Kiana accepted it obediently, handing me a small brooch in return. We didn't ex
Estate Kitchens to pre
to mock my "illness" and the delayed ritual. But Gwen, fueled by our new alliance, had viciously invoked Diana Rodriguez's name. *The Commission o
et high-back chair, car
aned in to serve her, my fingers brushed the hidden undersid
elicate bite
dispose of my corpse. I held her gaze, my smile serene and entirely unyielding. The faint, unmistakable scent of bitter almond extract lingered
s glint vanished behind a m
nt parlor. "Emily is the undisputed Mafia Queen of this family
into pure panic. Al Collins narrowed his eyes, sensi
alked back with my in-laws thro
"Now, give me back the emerald bracelet. It's registered in the Main Estate's ledge
nes on my wrist. I looked at Gwen, letting her own words
the Elder was so fond of me today. I plan to visit The Elder's Suite quite often
color drained from her face
the Elder now, Gwen," he murmured, his eyes fixed on me with a new, wa
away, the emeralds heavy and secure on my wr
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