Shadows of Desire
We even invented a late-night confrontation in the mezzanine, a clash of words so vivid I could almost hear it echoing in the empty lounge.
“This detail,” Jennifer said, tapping her nail against the page, “about Leo refusing to handle the books anymore? Keep it. Adrian will love it. It feels petty. Real scandals are always rooted in something petty.”
I laughed despite myself, the sound brittle. “You’re disturbingly good at this.”
Her gaze flicked up to me, unreadable. “I’ve had practice. Different motives, same craft.”
When the draft was done, we read it aloud to each other, testing for cracks. The lies held firm, smooth and convincing. I hated how proud I felt of it.
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