ENID’S POVI got back inside my room and collapsed onto the bed, the mattress swallowing me whole while my mind spun because I’d just made a deal with the same lunatic who’d spent yesterday trying to burn me alive. Helpful for now, sure, but I wasn’t stupid. The second he didn’t need me, he’d flip, twist the knife, and blame me for the blood. I knew his type—loud promises, louder betrayals.A knock rattled the door, almost immediately. I sighed, dragged myself up, and opened it to find the same maid from yesterday, neat uniform, polite smile, a new box balanced in her arms. Another suit, no doubt.“Good morning, Mr. Enid,” she said, lips curving soft.“Morning. Sleep okay?” I asked, pulling the door wider.“Fine, thank you,” she answered, smile blooming brighter as she stepped inside. Pretty, polite, and way too aware of it.“Mr. Alex asked me to give you this.” She lifted the box.“Table’s fine,” I said, nodding toward the same spot as last night.She glided over, set it down with
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