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nd man, was behind the wheel and had insisted on delivering us to our dorm. But I

lowed after her to calm her down. When they retu

pacing about the room. "I can't keep pretending

rystal tonight? For fuck sake t

oice rose, and then I waited until

I said and stood up. Ruby

and pretend that everything is

earl and wa

tting out all the vomit. Then I got into the shower and let

Lazarus Russo, witnessing death was e

to

ersary night still haunted me. My father's dying words remaine

t, I cannot face Lucas until I presented the head

5 A

egular bloody dream. I checked and saw t

ess. I smiled because I knew the game was on. If taking this mission meant that I co

tender. Po

can remember. Mixing drinks with just enough lethal doses to take ou

y tasks. My t

t apartment arranged by Vincenzo t

ing.

ch still managed to tick despite its terrible state

r. Outside, a well-bodied, suited man stood. His stern eyes swept ov

" I gre

ed a box that contained my personal effects out. I smiled and looked up at him expectantly as I offered my hand. "I'm Elena Chant

take my hand. Instead, he glanced

onfirmed, handing it over as th

e with me." He sai

senses worked. Growing up in Rotana had made me map-wise and I knew every

s of trees that provided both shade and fresh air until we drove past a security checkpoint fille

ict to accept my handshake, he was polite

s gesture and my eyes took in

e of the building before me appeared almost obsolete, yet

us the Axton

oman walked out with two male servants behind her. There was no exchange

who appeared to be in her mid-fifties declared with a bright smile. She offered

lena's jus

u would be in charge of looking after the young miss.

I s

ing choice of fi

slightly confused at h

your ou

nd as we walked, the servants stared, but I knew they were looking at me. At least now I understood why. In

on having that

it this way." I disagreed and t

ntel. The young miss is not an easy one to please. I know your resume says you have handled eight kids in the past, triplets

as a nanny didn't look so gloomy any longer. I was eager to meet thi

ound the hallway while wondering when I would get to meet any main

esisted the urge to chuckle. Perhaps, she'd expected that I would bolt thr

o your appointed room and I will have one of the maids lead you there..." She signaled f

'll have someone get you whe

d she worked in the laundry room. But my mind had already wandered; We had made severa

Her black and white uniform was thoroughly soaked. Sh

sorr

that happen all the time. Acho

ologized. Kim's cheeks flushed and she

catch a cold." I proposed but I could see that sh

ns. How about you just tell me what way to go an

e end of this hall, you break out into two wings. The left-wing is closed to staff, but you

ervant cleaned up and left, the maid continued to stare u

hat you do by missing opportunities. I checked for hidden cameras and made my way

instincts kicked against it so I we

rip

loser t

fr