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Zoe wasn’t buying it. With a sharp stride, she snatched the cigarette from his hand.

“Don’t try to fool me, Jordy. I won’t fall for your nonsense.” She leveled him with a glare. “If you want to stick around long enough to spend more years with me, you’d better kick this habit for good.”

Jordy sighed in defeat, nodding obediently. “Got it, dear. No more smoking.”

Zoe huffed, then turned on her heel and left, leaving Jordy slumped in his chair.

Only after she was out of sight did he exhale deeply, relief washing over him. That had been way too close.

For now, his secret was safe.

no intention of ending things with Corrie—she was young, lively, and made him feel like a man in his prime again. It thrilled him that he could still capture

was undeniable—Corrie was meant to be

here. Corrie had come to him willingly, hadn’t

wind of

Jordy rubbed his temples, deep in thought. His mind drifted to what Corrie had told him earlier that day. Was Corrie right? Was eliminating Elyse truly the only way

Elyse had already made up her mind.

with excitement. “If this concert goes off without a hitch, your name will soar. You’ll be one

with a faint smile. “Easier said than done. A

on, don’t be so gloomy. I won’t let you give up on

something just occurred to her, she asked, “Hey, where’s

business to handle,” Elyse said lightly. “Flew out to another

latest

shrugged. “Doesn’t matter—I’m here, and I can protect

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