The test confirmed it–the chicken soup was poisoned.

Zada’s face went pale. “That’s impossible! How could there be poison in the soup I made? There’s no way. That can’t be right!”

Shaun’s expression darkened. “You made that soup yourself, didn’t you?”

Zada nodded quickly. “Yes, I did!”

Shaun’s voice turned cold. “Guards!”

A group of men in black suits rushed over. “Mr. Lane.”

He waved his hand sharply. “Take her away.”

The guards moved instantly, grabbing Zada by the arms.

Zada’s eyes widened in shock. “Wait, you’ve got the wrong person! Why are you grabbing me?”

Shaun’s face was ice. “Halsey was poisoned because of that chicken soup. You made it, which makes you the killer! Since you took Halsey and my baby from me, you’ll pay with your life!”

Hidden in the corner, Sierra watched it all unfold with quiet satisfaction. Zada had finally served her ultimate purpose–being her perfect scapegoat.

Zada’s voice cracked. “No, it wasn’t me! I’d never hurt Halsey. She was my best friend! I—”

her off sharply. “How do I know you were really her friend? Maybe you had something else planned all along. I know the two of you had a falling–out before. That gives me every

her head desperately. “No, please–you have to believe me! I


was final.

“Got it, Mr. Lane.”

Zada out of

lips curved into a smug smile. Two birds with one stone–everything had

turned and left

at her apartment, Sierra treated

letting the warm water and soft candlelight melt her tension away. Her mind wandered to the bright, perfect future she had just secured

Gilbert, sitting in prison. She’d have to visit him soon and tell him

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against Sierra for her sake. Sierra couldn’t wait to see

smiled to herself. She

Sierra had finally won!

finishing her wine, she stepped out of the bath and slipped on


Ding–dong!

sound of the doorbell broke the silence. Someone was

night? Who could

opened the door. Her heart

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