It’s Your Loss, Ex, Your Uncle Is Mine
"Does that bother you?"
"Not in the slightest," I said smoothly, stepping back into the living room and handing her a glass. "Let them think I’m weak. Let Victoria, Josh, and every arrogant board member at that estate think I am passive. It’s much easier to dismantle your enemies when they completely underestimate what you're capable of."
Lucille grinned, taking a sip of the water. "That's my girl. Oh, but listen to what they're saying about me!"
She tapped the screen again, bursting into a loud, genuine laugh. "'Who is the girl in the leather jacket? Absolute legend!' 'That ponytail girl is an action woman, do not mess with her!' 'She handled that high-society brat like a total boss!'"