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In the moonlight, Zoe’s eyes looked incredibly sincere.

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Alyce’s face darkened the moment she heard Zoe’s plea. ‘Stay here? How could someone who tried to kill Ms. Rosewood even think about staying? she thought.

Meanwhile, Phoebe’s lips twitched into a small smile. She knew Elysia had won the bet.

Elysia, however, remained completely calm, unfazed by Zoe’s words. “Zoe, Arcanum House isn’t some place you can just come and go as you please.

“If you want to stay and be on my side, you need to give me a good reason. You were with Ryan. How do I know you don’t

still have it out for me?”

“Didn’t what I did outside show I’m on your side?” Zoe asked.

Elysia just laughed softly. “If that’s the best you got, it’s way too easy to fake. I need more than that.”

Zoe’s eyes narrowed. “So what do you want from me?”

Elysia’s voice turned serious. “If you’re willing to die, I’ll believe you.”

The room went dead quiet. Everyone stared, shocked by Elysia’s words. Phoebe was especially confused.

Wasn’t Elysia trying to get Zoe on her side? Now that Zoe wanted to stay, why was Elysia shutting her out?’ she wondered.

them was death. If Zoe wasn’t ready to give up everything, Elysia

silence, Zoe looked back at her and said, “If

a dagger from her pocket, and swung it toward her own throat. Everyone

was totally baffled, but Alyce wasn’t worried. In fact, she almost hoped Zoe would go through with it. If Zoe was faking loyalty to plot against Elysia, it was the right choice

of drama on

He knew Elysia

through with the stab, she could stay at Arcanum House. If

dagger was right there, pressing against Zoe’s throat. Her eyes flickered as she looked at Elysia, who just

quick slash across her neck. It was over

and looked away, the dagger slipped from Zoe’s hand and hit the floor with

at Zoe’s shaking hand and the bloody dagger. Then it dawned on them–they all turned to Elysia. Elysia just stood there, calm as ever. “Not bad,” she said with a shrug. “You passed my test. Now I know

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the left side of her throat was fleeding,

some first aid,” Elysia

it,” Alyce

as Alyce began to step forward, Zoe’s voice stopped her. “Hold

eyebrow, curiosity getting the better of her. “What’s up?”

Arcanum Home but now that she could, she wasn’t about to bow down to Elysia. Her

a master?” Elysia repeated, her interest clearly piqued. After all the drama Zero had stirred up, she still wasn’t ready to accept a new boss, which kind

you accept me?”

boss,” Zoe said. The room went dead

Zoe had been playing them all along. If she’s

madder she got. She glanced over at Elysia, expecting to see her fuming.

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