The Devil's Handmaiden
“I’ll be in touch.”
“I’m looking forward to it,” Addam replied, watching as she turned on her heel and walked back to her car.
He waited until the engine roared to life and she drove off into the night, a satisfied grin spreading across his face.
He knew he had her exactly where he wanted her. She was just another piece on the chessboard, and he was playing the long game. As they say, keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.
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Peter sat on the plush sofa in Tiffany’s parlor, staring at Alex and Vanessa. His mind was racing. Alex had just revealed his betrayal of Aurora, and Peter couldn’t believe what he was hearing.
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