Simone didn't even blink.

"No problem," she replied.

For the Lerman family, releasing someone as insignificant as Rachel was a trivial

matter.

Rachel finally gave a satisfied smile. "What do you want to know?"

...

Half an hour later, Simone left the prison feeling thoroughly pleased.

Before she left, she told Rachel, "The day after tomorrow, my people will get you

out of here."

Rachel smiled graciously. "Thank you, Miss Lerman. If you ever have more

questions, you can always come to me."

As Simone walked away, Rachel watched her retreating figure, a cold, sly smile

creeping onto her lips.

Simone had said she didn't remember the details from back then, hadn't she?

That made things much easier.

Even if Simone really was the one Joshua was searching for, Rachel could find a

way to convince him otherwise.

All she had to do was plant enough doubt to make Joshua think Simone was an

imposter. That way, Rachel could still win his trust.

Of course, lying was an art. She couldn't afford to let Simone catch her in a slip—

at least not easily.

Aurora turned

can't take everything Rachel says at face

"Don't worry, I know where to draw the line. She'll lie,

about the small details."

the way, why didn't you

is?"

would spoil the fun.

myself."

such a child at

something.

affairs. He said he'll come see

wants to show it

"I'd love that. I haven't seen Leonard

...

had come to a temporary close, Stella was busier

ever.

filled her schedule, leaving her barely

time to breathe.

moments, she

business lessons.

right: even

became a business

to know the

if the Williams

to pull

her one day?

she'd been invited to a

a prestigious event, drawing prominent figures

definitely worth attending.

both Abby and Antoney became

hardly ever saw them.

job of escorting her to banquets and events

reception, Stella spotted Aurora and Simone and

a talented young

the moment she

ballroom, Stella

of attention. Musicians

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