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The undercurrent of schadenfreude was unmistakable, and the others felt the same way. Opportunities like this were rare, and they intended to savor it.

Rhys was supposed to descend alongside Harlee, but she had made it clear she had her own plans.

“Stay put,” she had instructed, her voice like a blade wrapped in silk. He had considered protesting, but one glance from her—steady and unreadable—had sealed his lips and anchored him to his seat. Now, with Rhys not nearby, Jianna and the others secretly mocked him.

Cillian, ever the observant one, shot a glance toward the second floor before subtly tugging Robbie’s sleeve. Leaning in, he murmured, “Rhys has a perfect view of us from up there. Ease up on that grin.”

But Robbie was never one to heed warnings. Instead of dialing it down, he grinned even wider, his expression practically gleaming with mischief. If mockery had a face, it would have been his at that moment.

Seeing no other option, Cillian quietly shifted to block Robbie from Rhys’ direct line of sight, though the others weren’t as fortunate.

Harlee to notice, but Rhys had the uncanny ability to watch everything at once. His focus might have been locked on Harlee, but his mind was a battlefield where

His mind raced. Fortunately, he had always shown her a measure of

surface. If not for Lexus’ persistent requests for this dramatic entrance, she would have chosen something less

fantastic tales

his presence like a coiled serpent waiting for the right moment to strike. Her eyes, cold as winter’s

really was, he would see her as a loose thread in the fabric of his carefully woven plans—one that needed to be cut. And right

the stage, Robbie and the others couldn’t help but notice how Harlee’s gaze was locked onto Errol. It didn’t take long for

so cruel that death would seem like mercy. Before she made a move, Errol was already unraveling, his nerves fraying at the edges. He squirmed. It was

temperament. That natural, commanding

stepped forward, took Harlee’s hand, and addressed the crowd, his voice

today, I have an even more important announcement to

turning to Harlee with unwavering sincerity, Lexus declared, “From this moment on, all of my assets will be inherited by Harlee. Neither Gilmore nor my dear grandson, Ableson, will receive

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