The hotel room was small, dark, and smelled like cheap lemon cleaner. It was not the kind of place a Sterling or a Vane would ever visit. The wallpaper was peeling in the corners, and the bed made a loud squeaking sound every time she moved. This was exactly why Thea had chosen it. She was registered under the name "Martha." To the world, Thea Vane had disappeared into the shadows of her own scandal. But inside this room, this was where she did her best work.Thea sat at a small wooden desk. Her laptop was open, and its blue light made her pale face look sharp. She was not crying. She was not hiding under the covers. Her eyes were clear and cold. On the desk next to her was a burner phone and a cold cup of black coffee.The phone rang. The screen showed an unknown number. Thea picked it up on the first ring."Mr. Specter," Thea said. Her voice was steady."Everything is moving according to plan, Thea," the lawyer’s voice came through the speaker. "The copies of the ledger are in thr
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