Chapter 172

“And what’s your point?” Leanne’s gaze was piercing and sober. “All those private posts.

you made on social media, trying to create the illusion that you and he had a fling in Emberland – aren’t you disappointed that it didn’t drive a wedge between us?”

“Leanne, what are you talking about? I don’t understand,” Suzan feigned ignorance.

“Quit playing dumb. It’s not necessary,” Leanne cut to the chase. “The things you covet, I don’t care for one bit anymore. Your schemes might work better on Curtis than on me.”

“Our paperwork isn’t finalized yet. Each day you delay, you keep me waiting another day. Making me miserable won’t help you at all.”

“So,” Leanne said, sealing her water bottle, “don’t mess with me.”

The smile vanished from Suzan’s face.

Since her return, Suzan had noticed that Leanne wasn’t as easy to manipulate as she’d thought. Perhaps it was the influence of being with Curtis, but Leanne had a sharp. tongue.

Just then, Grace walked in and, noticing Leanne’s departing figure, asked, “Did you spat with Leanne? She looked pretty frosty.”

have a

let her true feelings show, “Who

what I’ve seen of Mr. Curtis. lately, I’m

could respond,

the other room.

  1. what

and Suzan’s scowl quickly transformed into a

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gonna slip them off before I head out,” said

use a fresh pair of

Selina replied curtly. “And it looks like my schedule isn’t clearing up anytime soon.”

  1. “What’s that supposed to mean, Selina? Lately,

new best friend and ditching your old

“Leanne doesn’t play

you behind your

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complexion shifted uneasily.

colors.”

me not to feel torn between you two. Friendship isn’t about choosing. sisides. Guess

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