he lingering fatigue in her bones, sharpening her senses. The memory of the night with Blackburn felt a world away, replaced by the crystalline focus of a gen

the bottom of the stairs. Her name was Tanya Ha

has arranged several residences for you. There's a penthouse o

ose to fix the woman with a direct stare. "I won't be

A flicker of confusion, then concern, crossed her face. "T

authority of a blade being unsheathed. "Mr. Le pays your sa

lowered her gaze. "Yes, Ms. Rhodes. My apologies." Th

amusement playing on her lips. "Good. N

ther-scented sanctuary as it glided through t

orted, her tone all business now. "She's confirmed to be wearing it to Mr. Rhodes's sixtieth birthd

." Her eyes scanned the photos on the tablet-Coral preening, Coral laughing, Coral wearing her mother's legacy like a

ake sure everyone knows who its rightful owner is." A new thought took shape, cold and

her hands fold

prepare for the party." She would use Blackburn's resources after

dered, her eyes narrowing. "I need to be one hundred

sonal stylist posted a sneak peek on Instagram an hour

rve of her lips. "Perfect. She's han

very piece moving into place. "Here's the plan. I'll arrive at the g

, her expressi

ef at the party, wearing a stolen

w mirror, her voice dropping to a whisp

d, savoring each word