His Hidden Game
But favors always came with a price — and this one might serve him well later.
He tapped his fingers on the desk, thoughtful, then reached for his phone and called Serena, Julian’s stepmother.
She picked up quickly, her tone breezy and amused. “Well, well. To what do I owe the pleasure?”
The noise in the background suggested she was mid-conversation — someone pitching her something, probably another boutique. A moment later, the background chatter faded.
“Just checking in,” Marcus said, voice calm.
“Checking in?” She laughed softly.
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