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The Bait Reviewed

“Where were you last night?” Charlotte’s voice cut through the air, her tone sharp and commanding.

Marta knelt on the living room floor, her hands trembling slightly as she avoided Charlotte’s piercing gaze. Around them, a few staff members stood in a semi-circle, clearly confused.

Charlotte’s posture was rigid, her phone clutched tightly in her hand as she stared down at Martha.

“Answer me!” she demanded, her voice rising. “How much were you paid?”

Martha’s lips quivered, but no words came out. She kept her head low, her shoulders hunched in shame.

“Don’t make me ask again,” Charlotte said, her tone icy.

Astor entered the room,...