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Chapter Eighty-Five
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Morning came too soon.Odette hadn’t slept much.She spent most of the night staring at her suitcase, the weight of her decision pressing down on her like an invisible force.She had made up her mind.She was going to Russia.But knowing something and accepting it were two different things.Her chest felt heavy, her stomach twisted with uncertainty.Because once she stepped onto that plane, there was no going back.She exhaled sharply, rubbing at her temples.You’re doing this for yourself. Not for him.She needed to remember that.A knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts.“Odette?” Amerie’s voice was hesitant.Odette swallowed hard before answering. “Come in.”Amerie stepped inside, her eyes immediately landing on the half-packed suitcase.She frowned. “So, this is really happening.”Odette sighed. “Yeah.”Amerie crossed her arms. “You’re actually going to Russia?”Odette nodded.Amerie studied her. “Are you sure this isn’t about Anton?”Odette clenched her fists. “It’s not.”
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The plane was quiet.Most of the passengers were either asleep or mindlessly staring at the in-flight entertainment screens. The soft hum of the engine filled the cabin, blending with the occasional murmur of flight attendants moving up and down the aisle.Odette, however, wasn’t sleeping.She sat stiffly in her seat, staring out at the endless stretch of darkness beyond the window. The city lights of New York had disappeared hours ago, swallowed by clouds and distance.She was really doing this.She was flying to Russia.The weight of that realization pressed down on her chest.“You know, if you keep staring out there like that, you’re going to start looking like one of those brooding, mysterious heroines in a spy movie,” Annika teased from beside her.Odette tore her gaze away from the window, arching an eyebrow. “And you don’t think I already am?”Annika smirked. “Oh, I do. But you should at least enjoy the perks. Like free champagne.” She lifted her flute, winking. “Flying first c
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Odette had never seen a city like this before.Moscow was cold, sharp, and beautiful in a way that felt almost surreal.The sleek glass buildings of the financial district clashed with centuries-old architecture, domed cathedrals, and sprawling city squares dusted in fresh snow. The streets were alive with movement—black cars sliding down icy roads, well-dressed men and women walking with purpose, the air thick with the scent of winter, leather, and power.This place was nothing like New York.And yet, it was Anton’s world.She pulled her coat tighter around her, trying to steady herself.Annika led the way through the private terminal, where a black SUV with tinted windows waited outside.“Who’s driving?” Odette asked as they approached.Annika smirked. “A friend.”The moment they stepped outside, a man emerged from the driver’s side. Tall, broad, and sharp-eyed, with a presence that radiated quiet authority.“Ladies,” he greeted in a deep Russian accent, nodding at Annika before tur
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The air in the lounge was thick with tension.Odette stood across from Katya Morozov, her fingers clenched at her sides, her pulse a steady drumbeat in her ears. She had expected resistance. She had expected Katya to meet her with cold indifference or, worse, mockery.But what she hadn’t expected was silence.Katya leaned back in her chair, swirling the vodka in her glass, watching Odette with the lazy amusement of a cat playing with its prey.“Let’s get one thing straight,” Katya murmured. “You came here looking for answers, but I’m not in the business of giving handouts.”Odette lifted her chin. “I didn’t come here for a handout. I came for the truth.”Katya smirked. “And you think you deserve it?”Odette clenched her jaw. “I was dragged into this world against my will. I was used as bait, nearly sold, and I’ve lost more than you can imagine. So, yeah, I think I deserve at least some damn answers.”Annika let out a low whistle. “She’s got a point, Kat.”Katya’s gaze flicked to Annik
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The trap was set. Now, all they had to do was wait for Logan to take the bait.Odette sat in front of the mirror in Katya’s penthouse, her fingers running through the soft waves of her hair. She barely recognized herself—not because of the way she looked, but because of the woman staring back at her.She wasn’t the same person who had walked into Anton’s world blind.She had seen betrayal, blood, and power plays.And she had survived them all.Now, it was time to do more than survive. It was time to win.The faint click of heels approached behind her. In the reflection, Katya appeared, draping a sleek, fur-lined coat over Odette’s shoulders.“You look like someone ready to break a man,” Katya mused, a smirk tugging at her lips.Odette exhaled, steadying her nerves. “That’s the goal, isn’t it?”Katya’s smirk widened. “Oh, I do love this version of you.”Annika strolled in, tossing a phone onto the vanity table. “It’s done. The leak’s out.”Odette picked up the phone and scanned the scr
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Odette sat on the edge of Katya’s velvet couch, staring at the burner phone Logan had given her. The room was silent except for the faint hum of Moscow’s nightlife beyond the frosted windows.Katya leaned against the bar, arms crossed, watching her with amused curiosity. Annika sat on the opposite couch, chewing on a licorice stick like this wasn’t one of the most dangerous moments of Odette’s life.“He actually believed you?” Annika asked, voice thick with disbelief.Odette exhaled, running her fingers over the smooth, black phone. “He wants to believe me.”Katya smirked. “That’s even better.”Annika’s brows furrowed. “What if he’s testing you? What if this is some kind of double trap?”Odette had thought about that.Logan was smart. He knew how to manipulate, how to play the long game. But so did she.If he wanted to test her? She’d pass.If he wanted her to prove herself? She’d give him a damn show.Odette met Annika’s gaze. “Then I’ll play along until I don’t need to anymore.”Kat
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