Frustrated, she cast aside her paintbrush and cleared her cluttered table.

Elizabeth’s disparaging words echoed in her mind.

Why couldn’t she bring Stella’s ideas to fruition?

Was she truly as inept as Elizabeth claimed?

Devyn slumped in her chair, feeling defeated.

Suddenly, the phone rang.

Glancing at the caller ID, she noted it was Slater.

Devyn scowled at the name “Slater” flashing on her screen, feeling a wave of distaste.

Why was he calling now?” Was he to teach her a lesson again?

The phone kept ringing, stubborn as if Slater wouldn’t give up until she picked up.

With a sigh, Devyn grabbed the phone, irritation in her voice.

“What is it?”

beat

a bind? If it’s money you need, I

have to resort to

a rush of

and managed a faint

“It’s beyond money now.

her two brothers was

leverage, Elizabeth could make

you’re going

stung, and

her hands were

was now what she

Devyn admitted

didn’t respond

you’ve made up your mind, I’m here

going to help me?” Devyn couldn’t hide

gave a

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