Bethany successfully made it back to Savrow with the help of Ms. Gold. Like a criminal on the run, Bethany took shelter in a small house on the outskirts of the city. She stayed close in the neighborhood to buy daily essentials, never wandering off too far.

She could not opt for hotels and motels in case Justin's people would catch her the moment she showed up in the city.

Living in hiding only fueled Bethany's resentment. She was eager to get revenge and change her current circumstances.

That night, Bethany invited Zoe to meet at a quiet cafe in the suburbs.

Getting her order of coffee, Zoe took one whiff and pushed the cup away in disgust.

"What is this? Pee? Is this drinkable?"

Bethany drank without any qualms. "It's Luwak coffee."

"Yeah, right. I can tell if it's Luwak. This is just shit." Zoe took digs. "Ha. You're different, for sure, Ms. Salvador. You can even consume something so vile. You sure adapt well."

"It's interesting to experience the life of a commoner." Bethany took another sip with a blank face.

When Zoe's phone rang, she got up and took the call outside.

Hiding malice in her eyes, Bethany broke the skin of her finger with a bite and dropped her blood, which was tainted with HIV, into Zoe's coffee.

She stirred the coffee with a spoon and laughed to herself menacingly.

By then, Zoe had returned.

a lot to have you drink this, Zoe." Bethany made a sad face and pleaded. "Just take one sip for

pleased with the humble attitude

she was thirsty, she took a

had to stop herself from smiling broadly. Still, she could not

suggested before, I agree to

time, they would tighten the security around the dummy.

that Ralph

on board, your grandfather will agree to the marriage. Even your dad can't stop the wedding. Surely, they will go on dates if Ralph is into her. They will be out alone. I bet there will be opportunities

had more tricks up her sleeve. "Ralph is a police officer. You're delusional to think you can kidnap

me. I have help." Zoe

"Help?

for Bethany

Ryan, Justin made time

of the Hoffman Group, Ryan put aside his paperwork and swallowed the pills from

pills, Ryan? Has your stomach

better after

was too drained to have a long conversation with his best

that you hadn't had much sleep in the

gave Dean the

backed away with his head hung low, knowing

Ryan smiled

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