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Chapter 22

Author: David
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Chapter 22

Edge of the Abyss

Tiffany sat in her lavishly furnished room, scheming as usual. After Alex’s unsuccessful attempt to extract information from Anatasia, Aurora's step sister, she decided to change her approach.

She knew Vanessa, Aurora's step sister and Vanessa hates Aurora and she was sure that Vanessa would do anything just to make Aurora pay, and that would make Vanessa the easiest to crack.

Their history went back to childhood, and Tiffany knew Vanessa’s deepest, darkest secret, one that could destroy her if revealed.

Determined, she picked up her phone and dialed Vanessa’s number. The phone rang twice before Vanessa answered with her usual cheerful voice.

“Tiffany, hi! It’s been a while,” Vanessa greeted.

Tiffany didn’t bother with pleasantries. “Meet me at the park in an hour. It’s important.”

There was a pause on the other end of the line. Vanessa hesitated but ultimately agreed. “Sure, I’ll be there.”

As Tiffany hung up the phone, a wicked smirk crossed her face.
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