CHAPTER 16
Author: Simone Baker
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Lana and Jessica were finally back in the city, and Lana wasted no time in closely observing Jessica's every move.

She managed to discreetly snatch Jessica's phone when she wasn't paying attention and planted a bug on it. So far, Lana hadn't detected any suspicious calls or activities.

With Lana's return, Harvey found it increasingly challenging to conceal his dealings with the mafia, especially after what had transpired with Serena.

It was a topic he desperately wanted to avoid discussing, but he couldn't help but contemplate how he could manipulate whatever Serena believed was happening between them to his advantage.

Serena, on the other hand, was a whirlwind of emotions. Her constant craving for love and validation from others had ultimately turned her into nothing more than a pawn in Margaret's game.

He had a cunning plan in mind, one that would make her believe he was genuinely interested in their marriage.

With Margaret out of the picture, he knew she would fall hopeless
Simone Baker

Harvey was torn confronting a situation he had never handled before and lana faced with someone for the first time, the outcome left her torn between emotions

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