— Mr. Labbe thought he was far better than young men.

In fact, they couldn’t compete with him.

He had status, money, power, and influence.

Young men, unless they were born into wealthy families, couldn’t match what he had.

Even many rich heirs didn’t have his level of power.

“I'm really busy right now and can't visit.

I do miss you a bit, though,” he said.

“I won't be able to visit during the New Year.

I have a lot of events to attend, and I need to be with my family.

My wife doesn’t care much about me most of the time, but during the holidays, she expects me to be with her for family gatherings.

You understand, right?” Carrie knew he was married with kids.

He never hid it from her.

wasn't sure if he still loved

for each

take his wife’s place, nor

grown children,

his kids weren't so accomplished, he might have done something about his wife, but for now, they were part of what made his wife

felt a bit

Labbe provided for her made her

shown his cruel side—pinching her neck and torturing

will you come?” Carrie asked softly,

sweet talk from a

“It’s hard to say.

have time, I'll

upper-class events in Wiltspoon and make new connections.” “The more you attend these events, the closer you'll get to Serenity.”

free,” Carrie said

Labbe sweet-talked her a bit, promising to send

Carrie was pleased.

the call ended, Carrie let out a quiet

after, she got a notification from the bank—$500,000 had been deposited into her

it for her to

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