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?”

didn’t beat

it’s money you need, I

to resort

a rush of

lip and managed

“It’s beyond money now.

two brothers was in Elizabeth’s

leverage, Elizabeth could make Devyn do

paused before saying, “So, you’re going

“plagiarism” stung, and Devyn flinched at its

hands

was now

her pride, Devyn admitted through

respond right

moment, he uttered slowly, “If you’ve made up your mind, I’m here

help me?” Devyn couldn’t hide

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