Chapter 66

The Real Deal - Susan Wasn't Bluffing

“You have to gain ground, Susan!” her mother’s sharp voice rang through the phone, each word punctuated with urgency.

Susan pressed her hand against her forehead, pacing her lavishly decorated room. Her patience was wearing thin, but she knew her mother was right. “I know, Mom. I’m working on it.”

“Working on it?” her mother scoffed. “It’s been weeks, Susan! Do you think Astor is just going to roll over and let you control him? He’s smarter than that. You have to hit where it hurts, and you have to do it now.”

Susan paused in front of her mirror, staring...