When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Duane’s body swayed. “Winter, I didn’t… it was Willie, he’s the one who said you-”

“What he said doesn’t matter. What matters is that you brought me to this gathering, and you used me to strike up a conversation with Mr. Plight, didn’t you? Or was that also Willie’s idea? If so, he’s quite thorough, isn’t he?”

“Winter, please, let me explain… I didn’t try to manipulate you or use you. I was genuinely scared to come to this meeting, that’s why I asked you to come with me…”

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“Scared? I saw how well you blended in at the table, how smoothly you handled everything. You seemed to be enjoying yourself. Is that what you call being scared?”

“I…” Duane found himself at a loss for words.

“This is the end. From now on, when we meet, we’re strangers.”

With that, Winter turned to leave.

Suddenly, Duane’s voice turned cold and dark, almost like it came from the depths of hell. “Think you can just walk away from me? You really think it’s that easy?”

Winter turned back, and the cheerful, puppy–like man she once knew was gone. In his place stood someone with a chilling, greedy expression.

“and the lead role in that

and moved closer, step by step. “Are you… trying

it what you want,” he

negotiate? What makes you

Is that

grew brighter. “And if

“That’s right.”

she said calmly.

“You-” Duane looked stunned.

continued, “I’ve got a great face and a good figure. There’s nothing about me I’m ashamed of. But you. if those photos go public, how long do you think

world or become a big star. But what about you? Are you prepared

hit his weak spot

returned to his pitiful,

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lifting her hand to pat his cheek.

you. But when I don’t, I can discard you just as easily, like trash. That’s the rule–understood? If you want to survive in this industry, know your place.

To be blunt, you’re just a dog I feed. And when a