Marcus glanced at the sausage, his brow furrowing momentarily before a smile tugged at his lips again.

Rhea’s eyes danced a perilous waltz, oscillating between Marcus’ form and Millie’s all-too-attentive countenance. Fury ignited within her, recognizing the brazen flirtation that was unfolding before her very eyes.

Casting Darin to the shadows, she left in a defiant stride. Darin, compelled to follow, was arrested by a sudden realization.

He understood that Rhea’s storm needed its time to abate.

Arriving at the swimming pool’s edge, Rhea’s eyes caught the glimpse of a vine, alive with blossoms, which she regarded with a snarl.

It was tripterygium wilfordii, a seductive plant whose allure hid a deadly secret. Every inch of it, from its tender sprouts to its vibrant pollen, concealed a toxic wrath. Even the slightest mistake in handling could unleash agonizing torment.

a resolve unshaken, Rhea plucked the blossoms, their innocence betrayed by her intentions, and wrapped them discreetly in her handkerchief

engaged in this dangerous harvest, thoughts swirled tempestuously in her mind. Millie’s happiness was a fire she yearned to extinguish,

quite harmonize with your spirit,

for Rhea’s safety loomed Large in his heart, a shadow he couldn’t quite

allure of indulging in roasted oysters beckons to me.” Upon observing the vacant vessel that

your fondness for oysters, I’m preparing a roasting delight for you at this moment. They were procured by me with your

attended to the grill, the aroma of oysters

falling upon the empty beverage table, a secret unnoticed by the oblivious

Rhea deftly maneuvered herself before Millie’s artisanal beverage, adeptly concealing any sight beyond

act of pouring a Libation for herself. Yet, beneath this facade, she deftly scattered the elusive tripterygium wilfordii pollen into the vessel, a gesture woven with hidden intent. Then, in an air of tranquil composure, she gracefully

of the vacant state of Millie’s cup, Rhea foresaw her impending approach to

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