WHISPERS IN THE SHADOW

gy had been sapped. She removed the contract from its black envelope and placed it on the table before her. After reading it word for word

f and all she has ever known. Sarah must learn to navigate the shadows and shift allegiances to prevent losing herself and everything she has ever known. Vane Russell laid out the document's signature in great detail. With the funds she pos

rom everyone else? If he could find an artist with a perfect record

er voice, she reached out for it the second she spotted it, as if it were another c

s the sole ally and confidante who offered assistance. Sarah knew that learning t

she chose to let the call go to voicemail. The perfume wafted through th

middle of the delicate silence, someone rapped on the do

lf as she set the cup o

through the peephole. When she saw someone she k

ie and greeted her with a defor

answer my phone, I decided to drop by. Furthermore, I kindly request that you not act as if yo

ned in a little chuckle. "

dy agreed that I would pay you for anything, so it didn't matter what occurred. Asi

hat direction. So she should pretend this is just another night of gallery worries.

approached the table

and said, "It's not a big de

For several weeks, you have been unable to do business. T

ame to the realization that she couldn't bear the burden of maintai

terested in assisting with t

tently, her expression turning threatening. In what ways

he a lady? Totally bewildered. The individual in question is a renowned entr

ebrows in a furrow.

" Mel, right now I don't have many choices. The pr

withdrew the contract. Her expression became more

right." Not a single person acts this way out of genu

am unsure. While he did say I would be working for him, the details are vag

possible danger. Sarah, I think you should give this a lot of thought. Along with entering into a legally

understand," while

whelmed them, so

. I am grateful. There are several issues where you are. But maybe there's another option out there. Is c

every possible strategy. Not a single soul is nibbling. The cr

you will proceed with care. I require only that. Consider all the terms and conditions befo

, even though she was not completely blameless. If we hadn't found th

warning before leaving, while Sarah sat alone o

d the passing of time. As she watched the glistening blac

g breath and the

from the paper. The name "Vane Russell" sprung into her tho

the phone, "Ms. Collins

er fist around the phone and shook her head. She had