Charlotte "Tell me you're joking," Rhys says, his voice cutting through the quiet of my apartment. "I never joke about strategy," I reply, tossing my jacket over the couch. "Kevin wants to play smart? Fine. Let's show him what manipulation looks like when done right." He folds his arms, watching me that infuriating calm of his. " So, what now? Fake smiles, public appearances, a little PR war?" "Exactly." I grab a glass from the counter, pour water, and take a slow sip. "We make him look desperate. We make them doubt him." Rhys leans against the table. "You do realise the media still thinks you're the heartbroken ex, yeah?" "Good," I say, flashing him a quick smile. "That's how you bait sympathy. Then I flip it. Let them see me glowing, happy, unbothered. It will drive him insane." "Charlotte." His tone is low now. "This could backfire." "It won't. He's predictable. Narcissists always are." He studies me for a moment, and I can tell he wants to argue, but he doesn't. "So wher
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