Chapter 439

It was clear by now–Fortune already considered Alessia one of his own. He held nothing back, no trace of concealment in his words.

After all, in moments like this, honesty was the only way to pull their fates tighter together. Only by exposing each other’s weaknesses could they truly become partners in crime.

“You know about Ileana’s drug habit, don’t you?” Fortune asked.

“That was your doing?” Alessia shot back.

Fortune put on an expression of wide–eyed innocence. “I just ordered her a drink. Maybe I accidentally added something extra. Who can say for

sure?”

He spoke with such blunt candor, as if wrecking someone’s life was of no consequence to him.

“So you pulled the same trick this time?” Alessia pressed.

Fortune raised both hands as if to surrender. “Not quite. I just let a rumor slip, and they all came running. Young people looking for a thrill–I simply pointed them in the right direction.”

“How very charitable of you.” The sarcasm in Alessia’s voice was unmistakable.

bothered in the slightest.

a shred of willpower could get through it. I trust you won’t disappoint me.” Fortune’s tone was open, completely devoid of guilt

of anger sparked in Alessia’s eyes, but she just laughed in disbelief. “Is this your idea

be mad. I’ll make it up to you, I promise. We’re in this together now, aren’t we? I’ve been completely honest with you–what

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to keep a few options

that was almost endearing, as if the thought of Alessia betraying him barely crossed his mind. After all, if word got out she’d taken drugs too, her problems would go

drag

seemed to accept the reality of their situation. She drew a slow, steadying breath

to you directly, so I started with her. Country girl, not much experience, a chip on her shoulder and desperate to prove

face alight with the

You really are a master manipulator.” Alessia

methods were chillingly effective. Heaven only knew how

turned

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