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“I know that already!” Tommy huffed, sounding proud and a little impatient.

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“And except for Ms. Jensen, don’t let anyone from the Guzman or Quinn family see you,” Barry reminded him, worried Tommy might do something stupid on his own. “Ms. Jensen’s safety is on the line…”

Tommy rolled his eyes and said, “You’re way too naggy.”

Barry just stared at him, speechless.

He thought, ‘Forget it, whatever.

Even if Tommy isn’t the most reliable when it comes to talking, Barry knew he could count on him when there was real work to do.

After a few more warnings about staying safe, Barry hung up the phone.

Meanwhile, Rebecca headed straight home. Jessica looked a bit surprised to see her so early. “You didn’t grab dinner with Ms. White, Attorney?”

“She had another dinner appointment,” Rebecca answered, tossing her keys aside while glancing around. “Where’s my mom?”

“She took Samuel out,” Jessica replied with a big yawn, clearly only just getting up. “She said she was meeting some people and told me I didn’t need to wait for them to eat.”

Rebecca sat down and poured herself a glass of water.

Jessica caught the odd look on Rebecca’s face and gave her a second glance. “So, was it smooth sailing or did things go sideways?”

Rebecca paused, choosing her words carefully. “It went okay.”

Jessica raised an eyebrow. “Then why do you look like the world’s about to end?”

“Turns out you were spot on,” Rebecca said bluntly. “Andrea’s whole ‘savior‘ story? It’s fake. She made the whole thing up.”

Jessica was floored, jaw practically dropping. “No way!”

She shook off her sleepiness, suddenly alert. “Wait, you’re absolutely sure?”

Rebecca put down her glass. “Yeah. I heard it straight from her. She admitted everything.”

She told Jessica all about the conversation she’d had with Andrea in the car, then shared her own thoughts. “What I’m still not sure about is how Andrea knows that person, and what’s really going on between them.”

But the biggest issue is Jeffrey–how did Andrea manage to trick him?

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Getting him to buy that she was his savior… that’s no easy task.

“That’s not what you should be focusing on,” Jessica shot back, her sleepiness gone in an instant.

blinked. “So what’s

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said, sounding like she saw the whole bigger picture. “If she’s dead sure that person can pull it off, then just agree. Go with the flow and let

Rebecca’s brows knitted together.

still felt a stubborn reluctance

go of what had happened before–all these years, she’d genuinely disliked Andrea and honestly

what you’re thinking, but you’re forgetting

up at

ripped open a bag of chips. “Don’t underestimate Jeffrey–if he thinks someone crossed

letting

to hide her, Jeffrey’s the kind of guy who’ll use any means necessary to track her down and get

everything through

matter who this person was, the fact that Andrea was so afraid of being exposed meant their relationship had to be either strained or distant–otherwise, she could’ve just kept up the act

might actually

said, practically grinning—she couldn’t wait to see Jeffrey’s reaction once

out.

Rebecca unblocked Andrea’s number.

steadied herself,

was at Jeffrey’s hospital when Rebecca’s call popped up. Rolling her eyes, she declined and

her phone

showed no trace of emotion. She

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glanced up from his

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I could transfer it to you right now, and that’ll be the end of us,” Jeffrey said, his

over,” Andrea replied, not about to let herself get taken advantage of. “And draft up a contract to prove the

that natural intensity in his gaze. “I’m talking about if nothing

Andrea furrowed her brow.

feeling–her gut told her something

the one in the ICU at

voice quick and defensive. “No,

randomly ask a stranger to meet

business!” Andrea finally realized what was going on. ‘Of course–how could the CEO of the Hanson Group, the richest guy in

whole “no money” act was just a cover for him to check

dumb enough to believe he really

beneath the surface,” Jeffrey said coolly. “Avoiding risks is instinct for

into fists at her sides, struggling to keep herself

‘Jeffrey!‘ Andrea seethed silently.

and making the threat heavy in the air. “Either you

rose and fell rapidly–her loathing for him had never been stronger;

tone icy and unmoving, “But I won’t be

said, making sure her voice stayed cool–no way she’d let Jeffrey catch her slipping. “But something came up, so I never

already laid her plans, covering herself from every

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