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—”

I know you were really her friend? Maybe you had something else planned all along. I know the

“No, please–you have to believe me!


was final. “Take

“Got it, Mr. Lane.”

out of the hospital

smug smile.

turned and left

apartment, Sierra treated herself to a

red wine and sank into the tub, letting the warm water and soft candlelight melt

She’d have to

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he’d turned against Sierra for her sake. Sierra couldn’t wait to see his face when he found

to herself. She had

Sierra had finally won!

out of the bath


Ding–dong!

broke the

night? Who could

walked over and opened the door. Her heart skipped when

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