Asher povThe tension was high, as Johnson stepped forward, flashing his angry eyes. "Sophia, back off," he snarled. "This does not concern you in the least."Sophia laughed then, cold and mirthless. "Oh, but it does have to do with me," she returned, her tone full of venom. "You see, I have been just waiting for that one perfect moment to strike, and now, when I know Asher's secret, I will be at an advantage.I growled, flashing my teeth, and Sophia retreated a step backward, her eyes aglow with excitement."Johnson, tell me," she said, the malice in her tone dripping. "What is Asher's secret? What is he keeping from the rest of us?"Johnson's eyes locked on mine, warning staring back at me. Shut up. Yet there was something in the glitter of Sophia's eyes, and I knew she was not about to back off."I don't know what you're talking about, Sophia," Johnson said, his voice even but guarded.Sophia smiled a little more, her face closing in on Johnson's. "Liar, Johnson," she croaked low,
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