Torn Loyalties

Fiona's POV

I sat on my dressing chair, staring at myself in the mirror as my heart raced with excitement.

Finally, I was free from that foolish nurse—free from her stupid blackmail. She really thought she could control me? Good riddance to bad rubbish! I was both shocked and thrilled when Stevenson mentioned it. The excitement was too much to contain, so I had to excuse myself to celebrate in my room.

He had done it. He had gotten rid of the nurse, and now I could breathe easy again. A wide smile spread across my face as I picked up my phone to call him.

As the phone rang, I took a deep breath and steadied myself. I couldn’t let him know just how thrilled I was. I needed to stay composed, to play it cool.

When he answered, I kept my tone light, almost indifferent. "Well done," I said, trying to mask the joy bubbling up inside me. "The job was executed perfectly. Now, what do you need?"

He chuckled. "It's rare for you to call just to praise me for what I do best. Anyway, I’m not