Contracted to Deceive
I’m still trying to steady my nerves when my phone vibrates in my lap.
Unknown Number.
I frown but answer anyway. “Hello?”
“Gloria, dear,” Eleanor’s smooth, honey voice fills my ear. “I was wondering how things are going.”
My stomach tightens.
“Oh,” I say, glancing around to make sure no one’s nearby. “Um, well, I’m still at work, actually…”
“That’s wonderful!” Eleanor steamrolls over my words. “You see, Gabriel is terribly difficult. Always so guarded. But that’s why I chose you, dear. You’re charming. Sweet. Surely, you’ve made progress?”
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