Sage quickly apologized to Duncan, trying to diffuse the tension between them. "Duncan, I'm so sorry for what I said earlier. I didn't mean to upset you. Please forgive me."

Duncan's expression remained stern, but he nodded slightly, indicating that he accepted her apology. Sage breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she had to tread carefully around Duncan. She couldn't let him suspect that she actually wanted Christine dead, not just out of the way so that Duncan could have her.

The truth was, Sage was terrified that even if Duncan were to have his way with Christine, the other woman might still harbor feelings for Reyes, feelings that...