Maggie’s expression shifted at the mention of “Mrs. Robles”.

Was it she who orchestrated this trap, urging her to her son?

“Very well, she’ll speak to you,” Remy announced, then approached Maggie, offering the phone.

“Speak, Maggie.”

Lips pressed tight, Maggie reached for the phone with a hesitant grasp.

Janiya’s voice, laced with revulsion, came from the other end.

“Maggie Shear, you were to take the money and vanish. Your refusal to bow down prompts me to darker methods. Today is but a warning.

your brother may well spend his life behind bars. Stay

on the phone tightened, her complexion draining of

resort to this? What of your promise to me, to Sanford? You vowed, should we stay united for

Maggie’s words, Janiya’s expression

credit. Don’t you realize I’ve been stalling on purpose? My whole ploy was to give Jaelyn a chance to stir trouble in your relationship. Yet, it seems I

wave of emotion

Jaelyn’s meddling was orchestrated by

had lured Jaelyn with money, used her to interfere, and

gone to extraordinary Lengths to drive her away

Maggie’s heart sank.

that I might spill everything to Sanford?” Maggie asked, disbelief lacing

mockingly, “What? You’re not even officially part of our family, and you’re trying to drive a wedge

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