When Lucy drove through the grand gates of Ryan's mansion, her heart pounded against her chest. She parked her car in the spacious parking lot and sat behind the wheel for a few seconds, trying to calm herself. Taking a deep breath, she stepped out of the car and straightened her clothes before walking toward the mansion.The moment her eyes landed on Cleo, who was already waiting outside, an uneasy feeling settled in her stomach. For some unknown reason, Lucy felt nervous. Her palms became sweaty, and her mind raced. She wasn't sure what to say or how to act. Every step toward Cleo felt heavier than the last.Cleo watched Lucy approach with narrowed eyes. The closer she came, the more suspicious she became. Something about her expression, her body language, even the way she walked, felt different.This has to be Lucy... the woman pretending to be Claire, Cleo thought. I knew something wasn't right.When Lucy finally reached her, she forced a polite smile."Hi," she greete
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