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Chapter 49: Web of Lies
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*Seraphina*“Time to go, Princess.”The prison guard’s words dripped with bored disdain as he shoved me out of the cell that had been my home for the past three years. But even despite his mockery, my heart beat wildly with excitement.“Good luck out there,” said Tina. Out of reflex, my hands balled up into fists. I looked back to see her smirking at me, a reminder of the cruelty I’d faced over my time with her and the other prisoners. But even those memories couldn’t ruin my happiness. Not today. Instead of responding, I walked out with my head held high, ignoring the smug laughter that tumbled out of the cell.I followed the guard out to the release area, barely able to contain myself as I went through the motions of the final steps towards freedom. I’d been dreaming of this day for such a long time that, even when I felt the cool midday breeze lick my face, even when I could view the world outside unencumbered by the four walls of the prison yard, it still took me a whil
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*Seraphina*“If you’re done with your laps, we still have business to discuss.”I barely registered James’ labored breathing as he caught up down the block I’d run. I remained frozen, rooted to the spot for what felt like both an eternity and a split second as I watched them long after they disappeared inside the store. Neither Eric nor his new girlfriend seemed to notice me at all. It took me a few seconds to register that James was even beside me. “Miss Lovelace, this can all be really simple. You’re an ex-convict. You have a criminal record now, and you didn’t obtain the degree you started. Your options are limited, and I strongly advise you to take this offer,” he said, once again pulling out the checkbook. “The only requirement is that you stay far away from Mr. Rutherford and never breathe a word of what happened between you two to anyone.”“How could he do this to me?”I hated the way my voice sounded —small, vulnerable, unsteady. I hated how I felt the same way.
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*Seraphina*My relief was short-lived.I had a split second to be grateful that the door was unlocked and all of thirty to realize that I’d gone from one potential danger to another. I looked around, trying to figure out where I was when the pieces started coming together. I was in a sweltering kitchen, one that didn’t look like it could pass any legal health inspection review. The cold white tiles were streaked with soot and dirt, and the smell of hard liquor was strong enough to singe my nose hairs. But that wasn’t the worst part. The image that sent my heart plummeting to my stomach was the group of heavy-set, muscle-bound men draped over various surfaces, hinting that I’d just walked in on their break. They turned to look at me, hard-lined and dangerous faces that offered not even the pretense of safety. I swallowed hard, trying to decide whether I should take my gamble in here or out there. I knew the men following me were probably still lurking outside and waiti
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Seraphina’s POVI stared at the bloodstain, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure everyone could hear it. My hands were shaking, and I felt a cold sweat trickle down my back. This couldn’t be happening. The evidence was damning, and no matter how much I tried to think of a way out, my mind was blank."Tsk, Tsk, Seraphina," the boss said as he leaned forward. “I never thought you had it in you. I must say I'm somewhat impressed, but you don't just kill a man and go scot-free, especially not one of my men."As he spoke, my colleagues surrounded me, blocking off all escape routes. I was trapped.I swallowed hard, my throat dry. "I don't know," I whispered. "I swear, I don't know anything about it."His eyes narrowed. "Don't bullshit me, girl!. I can smell a lie from a mile away. There's a body in a store room. And blood. Lots of blood leading to your room. You know exactly what happened."The door to my room burst open, and one of the henchmen walked out, holding a bl
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