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 to

take everything Rachel says

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

about the small details."

was thoughtful. "By the way, why didn't

is?"

"That would spoil the fun.

myself."

such

reminded Simone of something.

said he'll come see you soon. He's got

wants to show it to

love that. I haven't

...

to a temporary close, Stella was busier

ever.

endless social events filled her schedule, leaving her barely

time to breathe.

her rare free moments, she didn't

business lessons.

right: even

a

still needed to

not, what if

pull

her one day?

invited to a musical

was a prestigious event, drawing prominent figures from all

definitely worth attending.

both Abby and Antoney became so

hardly ever saw them.

to

the reception, Stella spotted Aurora and Simone

was also a talented

moment

Stella

of attention.

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