Penelope put on a show of being wronged, saying, “Allison, you’ve totally got me wrong. It was Nathalie who asked all those questions. She was the one who suggested the game.” She didn’t dare offend Allison openly. Ever since Leah Flanagan–Eaden’s medication swap was discovered by Allison, Allison had become a loose cannon.

The old Allison would never dare talk to Penelope like this.

Penelope decided to play weak first, then slowly find Allison’s weak spots.

“Allison, we grew up together. Sure, we’ve had our share of fights, but remember when I gave you twenty grand to help Grace Zimmer–Kane? You needed the money; I wanted to marry Lucian. It was a win–win, right? If you have a thing for Jason, I don’t mind; we’re not at odds.” Seeing Allison leaning against the railing in silence, she continued to soothe, “Once I’m married to Lucian, I’ll help you reunite with your mom; how about that?”

slowly lifted her eyes.

went on, “Your mom is now on the best

marry into the Lindbergh family, your mother will be safe. Once I become Lucian’s wife, I’ll give you and Grace a chunk of change to get you two out of

but she didn’t want to piss her off either. She and Adrian would find a way to save her mother. Allison leaned against the railing. The sea breeze on her hot face was soothing. She closed her eyes and said nothing.

Allison silent, Penelope called out,

on the bench in front of the hotel, then take me back to the beach.” The driver hesitated, “Is that okay?”

“What’s not okay?”

for a few minutes before getting up. She

the center of the island. Her hair was a mess. She went to the giant cruise ship

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