Be My Second Mate or Die
“I’ll buy it. For double the price.”
I gritted my teeth, my nails digging into my palms. Every part of me wanted to rip the book from her hands, but instead, I smiled. A small, satisfied smile, because an idea popped into my head—a way to play her at her own game.
I started picking out other items, small, luxurious things—perfumes, scarves, and trinkets that I knew were worth a fortune but didn’t look like much at first glance. And sure enough, Victoria watched every move I made. For each thing I chose, she swooped in, offering to buy it for double or even triple the price.
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