Chapter

Leanne had never been comfortable around De predatory glint in his eyes, was downright unse

spoken to her, with a

She could still recall the last time he’d touched her had, and it felt like being ensnared by a viper.

But he always managed to present himself as a gentleman, making her wonder if she was misjudging him.

He was adept at toggling between innocence and sleaze, so much so it seemed almost schizophrenic.

With no hard evidence, Leanne couldn’t be completely certain he was the culprit.

Frowning, she made a point to walk past Derek White without giving him the time of day.

Unbeknownst to her, as she left, Derek’s gaze lingered on her retreating figure, his facade of decency slipping away to reveal a smirk tinged with darkness.

Curtis treated her like disposable garments, and it appeared his latest conquest had arrived sooner than anticipated.

possibly heightened by the twisted greeting card she’d received. Leanne had been

edge.

pick her up, luggage in tow, ready

hospital colleagues that no more flowers were to b accepted.

calm was

have doubted its existence, suspecting it to be

be

she and Joy were enjoying a homemade dinner, Joy’s phone rang with a crisis from work, an issue with a case that needed immediate

away.

suitcase, “Sending me on a red-eye

he say

out of a warm bed for a last-minute trip does make. me feel a bit better. Poor

told Selina to come over and Don’t worry alright? Call me if you

clock. “You’ll miss the trai “Damn it.” Joy dashed for the elevator, luggage

ent hurry”

the lights in cer apartment abruptly went

dining room, fumbled for her phone, and switched on

A power outage?

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