— Mr. Labbe’s face changed, and he warned Carrie coldly not to ask questions she shouldn’t.

He made it clear that knowing too much could shorten her life.

Carrie was terrified and didn’t dare to ask any more questions, though her suspicions grew.

She was afraid Mr. Labbe might strangle her again.

The fear of him killing her was overwhelming.

“It’s fine, I was just asking because I haven't seen her in a while,” Carrie said, trying to play it off casually.

She couldn't admit she was there looking for Serenity—Jasmine might get suspicious.

Serenity’s friends were all sharp and not easily fooled.

Jasmine replied, “Seren’s been busy with work.

I hardly see her either.” Carrie knew Jasmine was lying and that Serenity’s friends didn’t trust her, which frustrated her.

gain Serenity’s trust, on Mr. Labbe’s orders, she

Jasmine and Serenity had been classmates for over

believed with time, she could fit into their social

worried that Mr. Labbe wouldn't be patient

It irritated her.

to get close to Serenity? She had even used a double in front of

were different people?

more mature now, though

Labbe’s threats had scared her into being more

Mr. Labbe wasn’t bluffing—he

pregnant and

a strong woman, truly admirable,” Carrie said with

always been ambitious,” Jasmine

together in the store, she never took

sell online.” Carrie was aware of

once been poor, losing her parents and relying on

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