Hiding the Plan
Elara was careful to keep her awareness of Caden’s motives under wraps. His hunger for her money made him careless, and she planned to use that to her advantage.
Whenever they spoke, she adopted a tone of naïveté and cooperation. “Just tell me what you need,” she’d say sweetly, playing the part flawlessly.
Behind the scenes, however, she was documenting every interaction. “He has no idea what’s coming,” she thought, the anticipation steadying her. Her ability to mask her intentions was her greatest weapon.
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