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.

life behind bars. Stay away from

grip on the phone tightened,

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

hearing Maggie’s words, Janiya’s expression

given you too much 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

sent a wave

Jaelyn’s meddling was orchestrated by

used her to interfere, and

gone to extraordinary Lengths to drive her away from

Maggie’s heart sank.

could you stoop so low, Mrs. Robles? Aren’t you worried that I might spill everything to Sanford?” Maggie asked, disbelief

even officially part of our family, and you’re

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