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.

for a lot to have you drink this, Zoe." Bethany made a sad face

humble attitude

took a big gulp

broadly. Still, she could not hold back the laughter in her

just cut to the chase. Like you suggested before, I agree to a partnership." Zoe gracefully put down

any plans? After the last time, they would tighten the security around the dummy. Do you have a chance to get to

heard that Ralph

to the marriage. Even your dad can't stop the wedding. Surely, they will go on dates if Ralph is

you being too optimistic? The Thompsons are more than they appear. Bella's brothers are tough fighters." Wiser than before, Bethany had more tricks up her sleeve. "Ralph is a police officer. You're delusional to think you can kidnap someone under

Zoe raised her

"Help?

and gestured for Bethany to come closer before uttering, "From a

about Ryan, Justin made time to

office of the Hoffman Group, Ryan put aside his

are you taking so many pills, Ryan? Has your stomach issue gotten worse?" Justin's brows were tied

fine. I'll be better after taking my

was too drained to have a long conversation with his

me that you hadn't had much sleep in the last few days. You have been keeping busy at work. Are you trying to tire

Dean the side

low, knowing he said too much to

Salvador." Ryan smiled for

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