The Hidden Heiress Returns
Two magnets pushing and pulling at the same time, neither willing to give ground.
Then—
*Click. Click. Click.*
Heels.
The sound cut through the tension like a blade.
Before either of us could react, the door swung open violently.
Janet Lut walked in.
She was draped in expensive mourning black, the fabric clinging perfectly to her frame. Her hair was immaculate, makeup flawless despite the carefully placed tears streaking down her cheeks. She looked every inch the grieving friend, every movement calculated for maximum effect.
"Oh, Kingsley," she cried, rushing forward. "I was so worried—"