My Second Chance at Revenge
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I sobbed on cue, deliberately stoking his greed while tamping down his suspicion. As expected, Nick didn't seethe—he exulted.
"Good! That's perfect, Jessica. You did well!" he crowed. "This isn't humiliation—it's our chance to show the world!"
To him, pride counted for nothing against three billion.
"Carrie will be home today. Don't worry, the safe will be there at the auction."
When I hung up, the timid mask dropped from my face. Only scorn remained.
Will stepped close and tucked a stray strand of hair behind my ear. "Now we wait for the fish to bite," he murmured.