indows of the Kensington estate. The bright light illumina

been unlocked by the staff for the day, though she knew t

rame softly, paired with a simple, elegant pleated skirt. Her natural brunette

The clean look showcased her refined, aristocratic featu

s polishing the banister stopped dead in their tracks. They stared up at he

ut of the formal dining room. The heavy clipboard in her hand drop

step. She offered Eleano

Eleanor," Audre

her mouth opening and closing before she manag

heavy brass knocker on the front double door

a footman to open the door. Audrey paused near the bot

burst into the foyer, pushing past the uniforme

acket, and oversized Prada sunglasses. Audrey instantly recognized the items. They w

immediately launched into her act. Her face twiste

king loudly as she rushed across the marble floor. "D

with clinical precision. She saw the fake, forced tears at the corners of he

Audrey, attempting to pull he

wering floral perfume a

t back to the deck of the yacht. She heard the roaring wind. She hear

blurred, the marble foyer replaced by the churning black water. She swayed on her feet, a wave of nausea rising in her throat. It took every ounce of h

relax. She smoothly took a deliberate step backward, b

fake tears faltered. She looked at Audrey, genuinely confused by

appearance. She took in the lack of neon hair, the elegan

ssed Jasmin's face. It was quickly

ping with fake concern. "Why are you dressed s

t. Her voice was cool, d

so early in the

closer, lowering her voice and whispering co

red. "He's waiting for a text from you. He said

n was here as a mole. She intended to provoke Audrey into contacting Carl, knowing f

of her cream cashmere sweater.

t in talking to Ca

arefully prepared was entirely derailed by Audrey's

u love him!" J

d around the luxurious foyer, looking for a dis

ine, unadulterated greed as she stared at the limited-edition, mul

ubbing over the massive stones. "This bracelet is stunning!

xpected Audrey to take it off an

fingers. A slow, chilling smile spread across