forty eight

“Scarlett, have you heard the news?" Taylor rushed towards where Scarlett sat.

“What news are you talking about?” Scarlett responded as she opened her eyes and glanced at Taylor.

“Aiden's dead!” Taylor exclaimed, her voice barely concealing her excitement.

Startled, Scarlett sprang to her feet immediately. “I can’t believe it!” she gasped while her mind raced to her chest.

“I know it's shocking but still, we should celebrate Scarlett. This is good news.” Taylor exclaimed excitedly as she pulled Scarlett closer for an embrace.

Scarlett, however, couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. No, Taylor, something's not right!" She objected, pulling away from the embrace. “We need to find out what's going on. This doesn't make sense!"

Taylor's smile faltered as her excitement was replaced by a sense of unease.

“Isn't this what we wanted? You weren't planning on abandoning our plan to destroy him, were you?" Taylor's voice grew tense while she clenched her fist in fury.

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