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ELISE

The makeup brush moves gently over my cheek, adding a little glow to my skin. The sun is slowly setting outside the large windows of my penthouse, covering the city in golden light.

I will stand beside Alexander at our pre-wedding gala in less than an hour, smiling for cameras and accepting congratulations from Rosienne's wealthiest people.

"You have such lovely cheekbones," the makeup artist remarks, tilting my chin to catch the light. "I'm just making them stand out a little more."

I give her a small smile, though my mind is busy sorting out tonight's guest list, of who will be useful, who is a threat, and who I still need to figure out.

It feels strange. I am preparing for battle while getting ready for a party.

"Let's make your eyes stand out more," the makeup artist suggests. "It'll match that stunning red dress."

That dress. My small act of defiance.

Alexander won't like it. He has picked out a blue gown for me. He expects me to wear it. The thought of his controlled frust
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This is gonna be hard trying to act the same but knowing the truth and then the fact that they kill you in the end. It’s gonna be hard for Elise to realize who she can honestly trust
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