My Second Chance at Revenge
I said, "I'm about to marry the Hudson heir. Whether I live or die… who can say? I won't be able to keep that money safe. So let it be my gift to you, as sisters."
Whatever wariness had lingered in Carrie's eyes melted away, replaced by unrestrained greed.
"Don't worry, Jessica," she said, patting my hand with exaggerated warmth. "I'll guard that money for you. Every last bit of it. And you… take care of yourself in the Hudson family, all right?"
That very afternoon, under the pretense of "observing mourning for my mother," Carrie packed her things and left for the countryside.
Nick and my stepmother were puzzled but ultimately relented. After all, what could possibly be hidden beneath a dil
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