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PART 6 Sarah had looked around nervously. “Someone the police obey.” Now Victoria knew the two traffic officers were connected. But she still didn’t know who was giving the orders. …

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PART 7 “She wasn’t afraid of Voss.” “Then why did she run?” “Because she was afraid of Daniel.” Victoria stared at him. “What are you talking about?” Mark looked directly …

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PART 8 “That one I will admit.” Victoria glanced at Daniel. “What do you want?” Voss stepped closer. “The files.” “I don’t have them.” “I know.” Victoria’s eyes narrowed. “Then …

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PART 4 I paused. “Yours. Hers. Theirs.” He nodded slowly. “And if they change?” “Then you decide whether the change is real.” He was quiet. Then he said, “I think …

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PART 5 For the first time since dinner, I wondered whether the Bradfords’ behavior had been about social status at all. Maybe the arrogance was a distraction. Maybe Richard hadn’t …

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PART 6 “My father mentioned it once.” “What did he say?” “He said it was a consulting company Christopher used for business expenses.” I stared at her. “Did you ever …

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PART 7 Sarah’s apple pie. Michael smiled when he smelled it. “Mom’s recipe?” “Always.” Jessica hugged me. Richard arrived carrying flowers. Patricia carried a homemade cheesecake. Only Christopher arrived empty-handed. …

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PART 8 Silence. Jessica had tears in her eyes. Michael reached for her hand. Christopher looked at each of us. Cornered. Then anger replaced fear. “You think you’re better than …

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