Playing the Pawn, Winning the Game

uiet, mousy charity case, pathetically infatuated with Ethan Prescott – Victoria King' s dazzling fiancé

er him.' And Ethan, smooth as silk, calling it 'useful,' for 'keeps her docile.' The chilling part? Their scheme to ensure I was 'out of

discard me. And I played my part beautifully. I let them see my 'blush,' feigned shyness, even made sure they 'overheard'

ah Vance. They took everything from her – her life, her dignity – and then from me. Every sneer, every whispe

han, their precious golden boy, was just a finely crafted key, and I was learning every single one of its grooves